Defamation Per Se Cases in Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court

Browse 2 defamation per se cases decided by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.

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Defamation Per Se Opinions from Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (2)

Mayfield v. Reardon

Statements not defamation per se; qualified privilege protects defendant

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 2026-04-13 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Mayfield v. Reardon, decided by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on April 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Mayfield, sued the defendant, Reardon, for defamation after ...

CHRISTOPHER PIKE v. MATTHEW DIVRIS & Another

Court Dismisses Defamation and Emotional Distress Claims Against Defendants

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 2025-11-18 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

CHRISTOPHER PIKE v. MATTHEW DIVRIS & Another, decided by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on November 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Christopher Pike, sued the defen...

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CaseLawBrief currently tracks 2 defamation per se cases from Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. This number is updated as new opinions are published.

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Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 2.

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