Browse 9 defamation law cases decided by Seventh Circuit. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Court Affirms Dismissal of First Amendment Challenge to Political Surveillance
Karl Rabenhorst v. Kristi L. Noem, decided by Seventh Circuit on December 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Karl Rabenho...
Trump's Statements Not Protected by Presidential Immunity in Defamation Case
State of Illinois v. Donald J. Trump, decided by Seventh Circuit on October 16, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Donald Trump's mo...
Union statements protected by fair report privilege, defamation claim dismissed
Kevin Wickstrom v. Air Line Pilots Association, International, decided by Seventh Circuit on October 8, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's dis...
Candidate denied ballot access due to residency requirements
Lori Chavez-DeRemer v. Elmer Miller, decided by Seventh Circuit on September 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary in...
Defamation plaintiff fails to prove falsity of statements, loses appeal
Benjamin Schoenthal v. Eileen O'Neill Burke, decided by Seventh Circuit on September 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary ju...
Statements about a company's CEO not specific enough for defamation claim
Michael Mogan v. Portfolio Media Inc., decided by Seventh Circuit on August 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a defamation cl...
Former employee wins trade secret and fiduciary duty claims against employer
Chicago Wine Company v. Mike Braun, decided by Seventh Circuit on August 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of Chicago Wine Compa...
Court Affirms Default Judgment Against Non-Compliant Defendant
Alan Braid v. Oscar Stilley, decided by Seventh Circuit on July 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Oscar Stilley's motion to vac...
Statements in article not defamatory as matter of opinion, court rules
Michael Mogan v. Portfolio Media Inc., decided by Seventh Circuit on July 25, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a defamation lawsuit brought by M...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 9 defamation law cases from Seventh Circuit. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 8, Plaintiff Win: 1.
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