Browse 15 reckless disregard for the truth cases decided by Ohio Court of Appeals. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Breach of Contract Claim Fails Due to Lack of Evidence
Marrs v. Mikel, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Marrs, sued the defendant, Mikel, for breach of contract and unjust enrichment a...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case Due to Lack of Actual Malice
McManus v. Foster, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, McManus, sued the defendant, Foster, for defamation, alleging that Foster ...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case
T.K. v. D.O., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, T.K., sought to appeal the trial court's decision to grant summary judgment to t...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case Over Actual Malice
Bright v. Mao, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on January 30, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Bright, sued the defendant, Mao, for defamation after Mao posted allegedly fals...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for defendant in defamation case
D'Amico v. Zidian, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on January 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, D'Amico, sued the defendant, Zidian, for defamation. D'Amico alleged that Zi...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case Due to Lack of Actual Malice
Priddy v. Kline, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Priddy, sued the defendant, Kline, for defamation after Kline posted alleged...
Defamation claim fails: Plaintiff didn't prove actual malice
Patituce v. Werner, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Patituce, sued the defendant, Werner, for defamation. Patituce alleged th...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment in defamation case
Rose v. Jendral, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Rose, sued the defendant, Jendral, for defamation after Jendral posted alleg...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case Over Lack of Actual Malice
B.D. v. D.G., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, B.D., sued the defendant, D.G., for defamation, alleging that D.G. made false a...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case Over Lack of Falsity Proof
Souare v. Guzzo, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Souare, sued the defendant, Guzzo, for defamation after Guzzo posted alleged...
Public figure fails to prove actual malice in defamation claim
Maxe v. Rosa, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Maxe, sued the defendant, Rosa, for defamation, alleging that Rosa made false a...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case Due to Lack of Actual Malice
Ross v. Moore, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Ross, sued the defendant, Moore, for defamation after Moore posted allegedly f...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for defendant in defamation case
Bruns v. Adlard, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Bruns, sued the defendant, Adlard, for defamation, alleging that Adlard made...
Public figure defamation claim fails for lack of actual malice evidence
Sutherly v. Theaker, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 7, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Sutherly, sued the defendant, Theaker, for defamation, alleging that Thea...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case Over Qualified Privilege
Schultz v. Schultz, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Schultz, sued his former wife, Schultz, for defamation, alleging she made ...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 15 reckless disregard for the truth cases from Ohio Court of Appeals. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 15.
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