What This Case Is — and Is NOT — About

This case IS about: false statements posted online by Abby O’Connor that named Elevation 27 and members of the Reid family.
This case IS about: reputational and business harm caused by those posts spreading across the Virginia Beach community.
This case is NOT about: anything that happened at Elevation 27.
This case is NOT about: any incident on the property, during an event, or involving the venue’s operations.
This case is NOT about: the personal breakup between Abby O’Connor and Andrew Reid. That matter was already dismissed by the Virginia Beach General District Court.

Nature of the Action

Beginning in March 2025, Abby O’Connor posted a series of public statements about her former boyfriend, Andrew Reid, an employee of Elevation 27. These statements were personal in nature, but Abby repeatedly referenced Elevation 27, even though nothing occurred at the venue.

Her posts spread widely across Facebook and Virginia Beach community pages, creating confusion and leading many to believe the venue was involved in events that never happened.

The complaint filed by Bill Reid asserts that these allegations were false, defamatory, and harmful to the reputation of Elevation 27 and individuals who were not involved in the breakup.

Court, Parties, and Venue

Court: Circuit Court for the City of Virginia Beach.
Plaintiff: Angas William “Bill” Reid.
Defendant: Abby O’Connor.
Additional Context: The only legal matter involving Andrew Reid was dismissed (Case GC25002277-00).
Jury: A trial by jury is requested.

Key Points

None of the allegations posted online took place at Elevation 27.
The online statements arose from a personal relationship unrelated to the venue.
The legal dispute between Abby and Andrew Reid was dismissed before this lawsuit was filed.
The complaint asserts that Abby’s posts created a “spectacle” and caused widespread misinformation.
The defamation lawsuit seeks to address the public harm caused by these false statements.

Official Court Document

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Update Regarding Andrew Reid

The legal matter between Abby O’Connor and Andrew Reid was dismissed by the Virginia Beach General District Court.
Case Number: GC25002277-00.
This confirms that no incident involving Abby occurred at Elevation 27.

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