Malice In Defamation Cases in California Court of Appeal

Browse 4 malice in defamation cases decided by California Court of Appeal. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.

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Defendant Win
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Mixed

Malice In Defamation Opinions from California Court of Appeal (4)

Nichols v. Alghannam

Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Real Estate Dispute

California Court of Appeal · 2026-02-18 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Nichols v. Alghannam, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Nichols, sued the defendant, Alghannam, for breach of contract and...

Thacker v. City of Fairfield

Officer's defamation claim revived, but wrongful termination claim dismissed

California Court of Appeal · 2025-08-28 · Mixed · Impact: 45/100

Thacker v. City of Fairfield, decided by California Court of Appeal on August 28, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The plaintiff, a former police officer, sued the city and its police chief for wron...

Bradsbery v. Vicar Operating

Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Employer in Wrongful Termination Case

California Court of Appeal · 2025-05-21 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Bradsbery v. Vicar Operating, decided by California Court of Appeal on May 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Bradsbery, sued Vicar Operating for wrongful termination, alleg...

Maniago v. Desert Cardiology Consultants' Medical Group

Appellate court affirms summary judgment for employer in discrimination case

California Court of Appeal · 2025-03-19 · Defendant Win · Impact: 20/100

Maniago v. Desert Cardiology Consultants' Medical Group, decided by California Court of Appeal on March 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Maniago, sued Desert Cardiology Co...

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CaseLawBrief currently tracks 4 malice in defamation cases from California Court of Appeal. This number is updated as new opinions are published.

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Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 3, Mixed: 1.

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