Browse 7 defamation per se cases decided by Fourth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case
Christine Gibbons v. Betty Gibbs, decided by Fourth Circuit on February 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Defamation Claim for Lack of Specificity
Alia Al-Sabah v. World Business Lenders, LLC, decided by Fourth Circuit on November 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a defam...
Court Affirms Dismissal of Defamation and IIED Claims
Eliza Wille v. Howard Lutnik, decided by Fourth Circuit on October 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of Eliza Wille's claims aga...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case
John Moretti v. Helga Thorsdottir, decided by Fourth Circuit on October 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the...
Former Mayor's Statements Not Defamatory; Summary Judgment Affirmed
Mary Herkert v. Frank Bisignano, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 14, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the de...
Statements of Opinion Not Defamatory, Fourth Circuit Rules
Salomon & Ludwin, LLC v. Jeremiah Winters, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Defamation Suit Based on Judicial Proceeding Privilege
Lolakshi Kale v. Angelica Alfonso-Royals, decided by Fourth Circuit on June 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a defamation law...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 7 defamation per se cases from Fourth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 7.
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