Trump immune from defamation suit over presidential statements
D.C. Circuit · 2025-07-03 · Defendant Win · Impact: 75/100
Susan Grundmann v. Donald Trump, decided by D.C. Circuit on July 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether former President Donald Trump could be sued in his pers...
Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Defamation Claims Against Kari Lake and U.S.
D.C. Circuit · 2025-05-28 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
25-5144 Patsy Widakuswara v. Kari Lake; 25-5145 Michael Abramowitz v. Kari Lake; 25-5150 Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc. v. USA; & 25-5151 Radio Free Asia v. USA, decided by D.C. Circuit on Ma...
Trump can be sued personally for statements made as president
D.C. Circuit · 2025-04-01 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 75/100
Gwynne Wilcox v. Donald Trump, decided by D.C. Circuit on April 1, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The core dispute involved whether former President Donald Trump could be sued in his perso...