Mr. Lerma was the sole remaining defendant in the lawsuit, which arose from postings to a news group in August.

In that case, the sole defendants charged with offenses that carried the death penalty were those who actually participated in the bombings.

These remarks are also cited in the lawsuit, in which Mr. Dunne is the sole defendant.

As of March 31, 2009, settlements had been reached with 6 defendants, leaving Samsung as the sole remaining defendant.

The Las Vegas Hilton became the sole remaining defendant in the case last month when she reached a settlement with the association.

As part of the agreement, Mr. Rodrigues dropped his charges against the District Attorney's office, thereby leaving the city as the sole defendant.

I.B.M. is left as the sole defendant.

Mr. Lysaght, the sole defendant to address the judge, said he had "served the law" his entire professional life.

If "malice" is proved against a sole defendant or against all defendants it may aggravate the hurt and hence the final award.

Mr. Pirone was the sole defendant to be acquitted of all charges.