Browse 6 first amendment free speech cases decided by New York Court of Appeals. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Fourth Amendment Search and Seizure Upheld in NYC Case
Smith v. City of New York, decided by New York Court of Appeals on December 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Smith, sued the City of New York alleging a violation of their...
Defamation claim dismissed for failure to prove damages
SanMiguel v. Grimaldi, decided by New York Court of Appeals on October 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, SanMiguel, sued the defendant, Grimaldi, for defamation, alleging t...
Defamation claim dismissed for failure to allege special damages
Carlson v. Colangelo, decided by New York Court of Appeals on April 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Carlson, sued the defendant, Colangelo, for defamation, alleging that ...
Statements Found to Be Opinion, Defamation Claim Dismissed
Flanders v. Goodfellow, decided by New York Court of Appeals on April 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Flanders, sued the defendant, Goodfellow, for defamation, alleging t...
Statements of Opinion Not Defamatory
Flanders v. Goodfellow, decided by New York Court of Appeals on April 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Flanders, sued the defendant, Goodfellow, for defamation, alleging t...
NY Court: Some statements about business practices were defamatory
Golobe v. Mielnicki, decided by New York Court of Appeals on March 20, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The plaintiff, Golobe, sued the defendant, Mielnicki, for defamation, alleging that Mielnicki ...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 6 first amendment free speech cases from New York Court of Appeals. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 5, Mixed: 1.
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