Tweet leads to libel suit

Here's the Tweet that turned me on to this story:

@Lisaterence Woman Sued for $50,000 Over a Tweet: How much damage can a Tweet do? According to property management company Ho.. http://bit.ly/VCL5n


Here's the link to the story: http://mashable.com/2009/07/28/woman-sued-tweet/


Seems to me, a single persons opinion is one thing--stating someone else's opinion is and always has been a no-no.
Nothing new here..in MY opinion.