Browse 5 pleading standards for defamation cases decided by Second Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Former employee's defamation suit against employer dismissed
Richardson v. Townsquare Media, Inc., decided by Second Circuit on April 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a defamation lawsuit brought by a f...
Defamation claim dismissed for failure to plead actual malice with specificity
Yerkyn v. Yakovlevich, decided by Second Circuit on January 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a defamation claim, holding tha...
Defamation claim dismissed for failure to plead falsity with particularity
Isaacs v. Zimmerman, decided by Second Circuit on August 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a defamation claim, holding that t...
Statements not 'of and concerning' plaintiff, defamation claim dismissed
Kapoor v. DeMarco, decided by Second Circuit on March 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a defamation claim, holding that the ...
Statements of Opinion Protected by First Amendment in Defamation Case
Hussein v. Maait, decided by Second Circuit on February 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Second Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a defamation claim brought by Husse...
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Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 5.
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