Browse 9 opinion vs fact in defamation cases decided by Fourth Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Statements about public controversy are protected opinion, not defamation
Crystal Rice v. Scott Adams, decided by Fourth Circuit on April 14, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a defamation lawsuit brough...
Fourth Circuit: Defamation plaintiff failed to prove falsity or malice
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...
Defamation claim fails: Plaintiff not identified in statements
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 Summary Judgment for HSUS in Defamation Case
Jennifer Finn v. Humane Society of the United States, decided by Fourth Circuit on November 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. Jennifer Finn sued the Humane Society of the United States (H...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case
Samuel Sherbrooke Corporate, Ltd v. Gabriel Mayer, decided by Fourth Circuit on November 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summar...
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...
Officer's actions reasonable, qualified immunity granted
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...
Fourth Circuit: Business criticism is protected opinion, not defamation
Salomon & Ludwin, LLC v. Jeremiah Winters, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit reviewed a district court's grant of summary judgment i...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 9 opinion vs fact in defamation cases from Fourth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 9.
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