The Christopher Anderson lawsuit is a defamation case filed in July 2024 by Philip Kaprow, the former general counsel to the Seminole County Supervisor of Elections office, against Anderson, his wife Ebony Anderson, Seminole County, and the elections office itself. Kaprow alleged that the Andersons used a lengthy Facebook Live video to attack his professional reputation and his Jewish faith. In June 2025, Seminole County paid $150,000 to remove itself and the elections office from the case. The claims against Anderson and his wife personally continue.
Why Kaprow Sued
Kaprow served as general counsel to the Seminole County Supervisor of Elections office until he resigned in September 2023, citing ethical concerns and what he described as misinformation within the office. After leaving, he continued as counsel for the independent Seminole County Canvassing Board, an arrangement that reportedly angered Anderson.1Florida Politics. Explosive Lawsuit Accuses Chris Anderson of Bad Behavior
On September 22, 2023, Anderson posted a 55-minute Facebook Live video during work hours while wearing apparel identifying him as part of the Supervisor of Elections office. According to the lawsuit, he and Ebony Anderson used the video to attack and ridicule Kaprow and his wife Sara, targeting their professional integrity and Jewish faith.1Florida Politics. Explosive Lawsuit Accuses Chris Anderson of Bad Behavior Kaprow later said Anderson “attacked me personally, professionally, engaged in antisemitic trope… accused me of having sexual proclivities for him, and overall acted so disrespectfully.”2FL Voice News. Defamation Lawsuit Filed Against Seminole Supervisor of Elections Christopher Anderson, Wife
What the Complaint Alleges
Kaprow and his wife filed the case in Seminole County Circuit Court on July 16, 2024, seeking damages exceeding $50,000 plus interest, attorneys’ fees, and costs.2FL Voice News. Defamation Lawsuit Filed Against Seminole Supervisor of Elections Christopher Anderson, Wife The complaint groups its allegations into several categories.
The core count is defamation per se. Kaprow argues Anderson’s public statements imputed conduct incompatible with his career as an attorney, meeting the Florida standard for that claim.
The complaint further alleges that Anderson repeatedly and falsely accused Kaprow of a “quid pro quo” scheme involving county office space, and that Anderson knew the accusation was false.1Florida Politics. Explosive Lawsuit Accuses Chris Anderson of Bad Behavior It also claims Anderson told staff and the press that Kaprow had tried to coerce him into committing fraud tied to payroll handling for a retired employee.
Separately, Kaprow alleged Anderson hired unqualified personal friends, including a high school friend at a $65,000 salary and a next-door neighbor at $70,000 as chief compliance officer.2FL Voice News. Defamation Lawsuit Filed Against Seminole Supervisor of Elections Christopher Anderson, Wife The complaint also drew a comparison to Joel Greenberg, the former Seminole County Tax Collector under whom Anderson had previously worked, alleging Anderson had modeled his professional conduct on Greenberg by using his office “to gain notoriety by making inappropriate statements and taking extreme actions.”1Florida Politics. Explosive Lawsuit Accuses Chris Anderson of Bad Behavior Greenberg was later sentenced to 11 years in federal prison on charges including identity theft, sex trafficking of a minor, and money laundering; Anderson was never charged with or connected to any of those crimes.3Yahoo News. Shady Political Mailers in Seminole Elections Race
Anderson’s Response
Anderson called the lawsuit “frivolous” and described it as “consistent with Mr. Kaprow’s past bullying behavior of suing others to distract from the truth.”2FL Voice News. Defamation Lawsuit Filed Against Seminole Supervisor of Elections Christopher Anderson, Wife He also filed a countersuit, alleging Kaprow brought the case in retaliation for the termination of his “beneficial contractual relationship” with the elections office.4Oviedo Community News. Seminole County Settles Lawsuit Over Supervisor of Elections
The $150,000 County Settlement
On June 10, 2025, the Seminole County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously and without comment to approve a $150,000 settlement with Kaprow, removing Seminole County and the Supervisor of Elections office as defendants.5Orlando Sentinel. Seminole OKs $150K Settlement With Former Elections Attorney Kaprow Who Sued for Defamation The settlement included no admission of liability.4Oviedo Community News. Seminole County Settles Lawsuit Over Supervisor of Elections
The agreement explicitly stated that Chris and Ebony Anderson were not released from the case, and it required the elections office to cooperate with the Kaprows in their continued pursuit of the individual claims. The Kaprows’ ongoing case is being handled by the Solomon Law Group in Tampa.5Orlando Sentinel. Seminole OKs $150K Settlement With Former Elections Attorney Kaprow Who Sued for Defamation
The $161,000 Legal Fees Audit
Anderson lost his August 2024 Republican primary to Amy Pennock, who took office in January 2025. An external audit by Forvis Mazars Group covering October 2024 through January 2025 found that Anderson had used more than $161,000 in taxpayer funds to pay for his private legal defense. Auditors concluded the spending did not meet the legal threshold for a “public purpose” and recommended the county consider recovering the money.6FOX 35 Orlando. Audit Questions Former Seminole Elections Chief’s Use of $161K in Public Funds
Anderson maintained that “Florida law entitles public officials to indemnification when sued for actions taken in good faith within the scope of their duties.”7WFTV. Audit Reveals Former Seminole County Elections Supervisor Used Taxpayer Funds for Legal Defense As of August 2025, Pennock said she agreed with the audit’s conclusions but did not plan to pursue legal action to recover the funds.6FOX 35 Orlando. Audit Questions Former Seminole Elections Chief’s Use of $161K in Public Funds