Actual Malice Standard In Defamation Cases in Fourth Circuit

Browse 2 actual malice standard in defamation cases decided by Fourth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.

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Actual Malice Standard In Defamation Opinions from Fourth Circuit (2)

Cheryl Metz v. Laurie McCarthy

Fourth Circuit: Defamation plaintiff failed to prove falsity or malice

Fourth Circuit · 2026-02-25 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

Cheryl Metz v. Laurie McCarthy, decided by Fourth Circuit on February 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the d...

Elizabeth Goldberg v. Television Tower, Inc.

Former Employee's Defamation Claim Against Employer Fails

Fourth Circuit · 2025-08-01 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Elizabeth Goldberg v. Television Tower, Inc., decided by Fourth Circuit on August 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgme...

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Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 2.

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