In Chappelle’s Suit Against ELi, Appeals Court Judge Says There’s No Glimmer of a Case "This case has been a farce," said Brian Wassom, attorney for East Lansing Info. Editor 13 Jan 2023 • 2 min read ELi's Alice Dreger and attorney Brian Wassom at the Michigan Court of Appeals after the Jan. 11, 2023, hearing on the alleged defamation suit against ELi by real estate developer Scott Chappelle. Dylan Lees for ELi