Browse 3 defamation per se cases decided by First Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
First Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment for Employer in Wrongful Termination Case
Hebert v. Donahue, decided by First Circuit on February 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, a form...
Statements about "child molester" and "rapist" found substantially true
Thompson v. Wilson, decided by First Circuit on November 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Thompson, sued the defendant, Wilson, for defamation after Wilson published state...
Statements not defamatory per se or causing economic harm, claim dismissed
Avdeeva v. Tucker, decided by First Circuit on May 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a defamation claim, holding that the plai...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 3 defamation per se cases from First Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 3.
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