Public figure defamation claim fails for lack of actual malice
California Court of Appeal · 2026-02-26 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
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 in Defamation Case
California Court of Appeal · 2025-02-27 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
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 ...