Browse 8 actual malice standard in defamation cases decided by Florida District Court of Appeal. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Statements deemed protected opinion in defamation suit
Wenlei Mao v. Adam Smith and Tamara Smith, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Wenlei Mao, sued the defendants, Adam and ...
Defamation claim fails for lack of evidence of falsity and malice
Claudio De Simone v. Salvatore Orlando, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's decision to gra...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for defendant in defamation case
Larkins v. Dixon, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Larkins, sued the defendant, Dixon, for defamation after Dixon post...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for State in Wrongful Termination Case
Gaffney v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Gaffney, sued the State of Florida for alleged wrongful ...
Statements of Opinion Protected from Defamation Claims
Nguyen, Nguyen v. Williams, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Nguyen, sued the defendant, Williams, for defamation a...
Defamation suit dismissed: Statements protected by qualified privilege
Kneller v. Johnson, Johnson, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's decision to grant summa...
Defamation claim fails for lack of evidence of falsity and fault
Marko Dejanovic v. Wayne Block, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Marko Dejanovic, sued the defendant, Wayne Block, ...
Statements deemed protected opinion, defamation claim dismissed
Wenlei Mao v. Adam Smith and Tamara Smith, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Wenlei Mao, sued the defendants, Adam an...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 8 actual malice standard in defamation cases from Florida District Court of Appeal. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 8.
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