Browse 7 public figure 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...
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...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Defamation Claim Over Qualified Privilege
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...
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 Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case
Aida Elzagally v. Khalifa Hifter, decided by Fourth Circuit on June 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit reviewed a district court's grant of summary judgment to the defend...
Fourth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Defamation Suit Against RFK Jr.
Timothy Baxter v. Robert Kennedy, Jr., decided by Fourth Circuit on April 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a defamation laws...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 7 public figure defamation cases from Fourth Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 7.
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