Browse 3 defamation per se cases decided by Maryland Court of Appeals. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Court finds some defamatory statements of fact, not protected opinion
Dove v. Simmons, decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on April 13, 2026, resulted in a mixed outcome. The plaintiff, Dove, sued the defendant, Simmons, for defamation after Simmons published statement...
Court finds business statements defamatory, not protected opinion
Clarke v. Gibson, decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on November 24, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Clarke, sued the defendant, Gibson, for defamation, alleging that Gibso...
City of Baltimore loses appeal in wrongful termination case
Mayor & City Cncl. of Balt. v. Wallace, decided by Maryland Court of Appeals on July 17, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The City of Baltimore appealed a jury verdict awarding damages to Wa...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 3 defamation per se cases from Maryland Court of Appeals. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Mixed: 1, Plaintiff Win: 2.
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