MAKERICKS3D LLP v Terence Lee Meng Kai

[2025] SGDC 271 District Court 13 October 2025 • DC/OC 374/2023 • 45 min read

4 cases cited (3 SG, 1 foreign)

Catchwords

Tort — Malicious falsehood Tort — Defamation — Defamatory statements

Practice Areas

Tort

Judges (1)

Jonathan Ng Pang Ern Delivered

Counsel (8)

Blackletter LLC Firm Tan YC Law Practice Firm Yuen Law LLC Firm Cai Enhuai Amos Counsel Claimant Chong Seow Ming Adeline Counsel Defendant Neo Xin Xuan Counsel Claimant Tan Yew Cheng Counsel Defendant Teo Ying Ying Denise Counsel Claimant

Parties (2)

Makericks3D LLP Claimant Terence Lee Meng Kai Defendant

Case Significance

[2025] SGDC 271 is a District Court decision dated 13 October 2025 concerning Tort, specifically addressing malicious falsehood and defamation. The judgment was delivered by Jonathan Ng Pang Ern. The case was brought by Makericks3D LLP (claimant) against Terence Lee Meng Kai (defendant). Legal representation was provided by Yuen Law LLC and Blackletter LLC. The judgment cites 4 cases (3 Singapore, 1 foreign) and references 1 statutory provision, namely the Evidence Act.

Summary

A bicycle parts company sued an influencer in the cycling community for defamation and malicious falsehood after the influencer made Facebook and Instagram posts following a failed product review collaboration. The posts did not explicitly name the company but were clearly about the breakdown in their relationship. The District Court dismissed both claims, finding neither the defamation nor the malicious falsehood was made out, noting the action was brought in the company's name rather than the individual partner's name who was actually aggrieved.

What was decided in [2025] SGDC 271?

[2025] SGDC 271 (MAKERICKS3D LLP v Terence Lee Meng Kai) is a District Court decision from 13 October 2025 addressing Tort, specifically malicious falsehood and defamation. The judgment was delivered by Jonathan Ng Pang Ern.

Who were the parties in MAKERICKS3D LLP v Terence Lee Meng Kai?

The claimant in [2025] SGDC 271 was Makericks3D LLP, and the defendant was Terence Lee Meng Kai. Legal representation included Blackletter LLC and Tan YC Law Practice. The case was decided on 13 October 2025 in the District Court.