A Denver jury has ruled that MyPillow founder Mike Lindell defamed Eric Coomer, a former Dominion Voting Systems executive, awarding Coomer $2.3 million in damages. The suit accused Lindell of spreading false claims — even calling Coomer a “traitor” — in the wake of the 2020 election 

Coomer, once Dominion’s director of product strategy and security, suffered severe fallout from the conspiracy claims. His legal team argued Lindell’s words destroyed Coomer’s career and forced him into hiding amid death threats. Despite seeking $62.7 million, the jury awarded much less—a signal that false claims can still bring serious consequences.

Lindell plans to appeal but remains defiant. He insisted that only he, not MyPillow, was personally responsible — calling that a “huge victory” for free speech. He also said he will continue to push for paper ballots and fight electronic voting machines.

This case follows other big rulings, including Dominion’s $787 million settlement with Fox News and Newsmax's apology to Coomer. It highlights how defamation law is being used against high-profile figures who spread election misinformation.

In simple terms: The jury decided Lindell went too far when he wrongly blamed Coomer for cheating in the 2020 race. The $2.3 million verdict sends a message — false personal attacks have real-world costs.