Browse 9 defamation of a public figure cases decided by California Court of Appeal. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Public figure defamation claim fails for lack of actual malice
Semaan v. Mosier, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Semaan, sued the defendant, Mosier, for defamation after Mosier made a...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for defendant in defamation case
De Paolo v. Rosales, decided by California Court of Appeal on January 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, De Paolo, sued the defendant, Rosales, for defamation, alleging that...
Statements of Opinion Protected from Defamation Claims
Noon v. Fuentes, decided by California Court of Appeal on December 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Noon, sued the defendant, Fuentes, for defamation after Fuentes publishe...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Defendant in Contract Dispute
Lee v. Yan, decided by California Court of Appeal on November 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Lee, sued the defendant, Yan, for breach of contract and fraud after Yan fail...
Court Affirms Imputed Income in Child Support Case
X.K. v. M.C., decided by California Court of Appeal on July 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved a father's challenge to a child support order, arguing that the cou...
Medical Malpractice Case Affirmed: Expert Testimony Insufficient for Causation
Miles v. Gernstein, decided by California Court of Appeal on March 28, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff sued the defendant for medical malpractice, alleging negligent treatment...
Defamation claim fails for lack of actual malice
Herren v. George S., decided by California Court of Appeal on March 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Herren, sued the defendant, George S., for defamation. Herren alleged t...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case
Pateras v. Armenta, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Pateras, sued the defendant, Armenta, for defamation, alleging that ...
Defamation claim fails for lack of actual malice
Heffesse v. Guevara, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Heffesse, sued the defendant, Guevara, for defamation. Heffesse all...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 9 defamation of a public figure cases from California Court of Appeal. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 9.
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