Browse 5 defamation of a public figure cases decided by First Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
First Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Harassment and Retaliation Case
Hewes v. Gardiner, decided by First Circuit on December 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Gardi...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case Due to Lack of Actual Malice
Blakesley v. Marcus, decided by First Circuit on October 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Blakesley, sued the defendant, Marcus, for defamation, alleging that Marcus made ...
First Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case
Warner v. Steiner, decided by First Circuit on September 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Stein...
First Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Waltermeyer v. Hazlewood, decided by First Circuit on May 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Hazl...
First Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Defamation Claim Against Public Figure
Pike v. Budd, decided by First Circuit on March 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a defamation claim brought by Pike against B...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 5 defamation of a public figure cases from First Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 5.
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