In a dramatic legal battle that highlights the perils of online defamation, a former healthcare worker has taken his grievances to court. Matthew Bakes filed a complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento, on September 11, 2025, against Martin Kerpies. The lawsuit accuses Kerpies of libelous behavior that has allegedly caused significant damage to Bakes’ reputation and business prospects.
According to the details outlined in the complaint, Bakes alleges that Kerpies posted defamatory statements about him on Facebook on March 9, 2023. The post included derogatory language referring to Bakes as a “fuck face little bitch” and a “fucking psycho little bitch.” This message was not only seen by Bakes’ friends but also by business associates and potential clients, which Bakes claims have tarnished his reputation significantly. He further asserts that these accusations are false and were motivated by retaliation for a two-decade-old incident when Kerpies allegedly made an offensive remark during an encounter at Methodist Hospital in 2001.
Bakes is seeking damages exceeding $1 million for the loss of business reputation and emotional distress caused by the publication. Additionally, he is pursuing punitive damages due to what he describes as malicious intent behind Kerpies’ actions. The complaint also requests temporary restraining orders and both preliminary and permanent injunctions to compel Kerpies to remove the defamatory posts from all internet platforms.
The legal filing emphasizes that unless restrained by court order, Kerpies’ actions will continue to inflict irreparable harm on Bakes’ personal and professional life. Despite demands made on March 20, 2024, for Kerpies to take down the posts, he has reportedly refused compliance. As such, Bakes is pushing for judicial intervention to prevent further dissemination of the harmful content.
Representing himself in this case without an attorney listed in the document, Matthew Bakes is navigating through complex legal waters in pursuit of justice against Martin Christopher Kerpies. The case is being overseen by the Superior Court of California in Sacramento under Case Number: [Not Provided].
Source: 24CV021533_Matthew_Bakes_v_Martin_Kurpies_Complaint_County_of_Sacramento_California.pdf
