Defamation plaintiff fails to prove falsity of statements, loses appeal
Seventh Circuit · 2025-09-02 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
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...
Public figure must prove actual malice in defamation case
Seventh Circuit · 2025-06-10 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100
Mark Petersen v. Stefanie Pedersen, decided by Seventh Circuit on June 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the...