Browse 25 summary judgment in defamation cases cases decided by Ohio Court of Appeals. AI-powered summaries, holdings, and legal analysis.
Defamation claim fails for lack of evidence of falsity or malice
Puckett-Morrissette v. Durrani, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on April 22, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Puckett-Morrissette, sued the defendant, Durrani, for defamation...
Defamation claim fails for lack of evidence of falsity and malice
Jackson v. Tyler, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on April 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Jackson, sued the defendant, Tyler, for defamation. Jackson alleged that Tyler...
Defamation claim fails due to lack of actual malice
Islam v. Razzak, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on April 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Islam, sued the defendant, Razzak, for defamation. Islam alleged that Razzak ma...
Statements about felony conviction and disbarment were substantially true
Rose v. Stein, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Rose, sued the defendant, Stein, for defamation after Stein published statements ...
Defamation suit affirmed; plaintiff failed to prove actual malice.
Evans v. Myers, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Evans, sued the defendant, Myers, for defamation after Myers posted allegedly fa...
Defamation claim fails for lack of actual malice
Jackson v. Kinkaid, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Jackson, sued the defendant, Kinkaid, for defamation, alleging that Kinkaid ...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment in defamation case
McDonald v. Foos, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, McDonald, sued the defendant, Foos, for defamation, alleging that Foos made fa...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for defendant in defamation case
Girard v. Adovasio, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Girard, sued the defendant, Adovasio, for defamation, alleging that Adovasio...
Oral Lease Validated by Tenant's Actions, Rent Refund Denied
Marrs v. Mikel, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court's decision, holding that a landlord's failure ...
Ohio Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case
Shields v. McCloud, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Shields, sued the defendant, McCloud, for defamation. Shields alleged that M...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for defendant in defamation case
Goodykoontz v. Moore, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Goodykoontz, sued the defendant, Moore, for defamation, alleging that Moor...
Defamation claim fails for lack of publication and defamatory meaning
E.S. v. L.J., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, E.S., sued the defendant, L.J., for defamation, alleging that L.J. made false and ...
Statements of opinion and substantially true statements are not defamatory.
Peters v. Lawson, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Peters, sued the defendant, Lawson, for defamation after Lawson posted alleged...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case Due to Lack of Actual Malice
Silmi v. Assad, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Silmi, sued the defendant, Assad, for defamation, alleging that Assad made false...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case Against Public Figure
Mesenbrick v. Hartley, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Mesenbrick, sued the defendant, Hartley, for defamation, alleging that Ha...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for defendant in defamation case
Fugo v. Rae, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Fugo, sued the defendant, Rae, for defamation. Fugo alleged that Rae made false and...
Defamation claim fails for lack of actual malice
Finn v. Rutherford, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Finn, sued the defendant, Rutherford, for defamation. Finn alleged that Ruthe...
Defamation claim fails for lack of actual malice
Yates v. Rigby, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Yates, sued the defendant, Rigby, for defamation. Yates alleged that Rigby made f...
Defamation plaintiff fails to prove falsity or fault, summary judgment affirmed.
Molnar v. Castillo, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Molnar, sued the defendant, Castillo, for defamation. Molnar alleged that...
Defamation claim fails for lack of proof of falsity and fault
Pivonka v. Partika, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Pivonka, sued the defendant, Partika, for defamation after Partika posted...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case Due to Lack of Actual Malice
Flippin v. Gray, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Flippin, sued the defendant, Gray, for defamation, alleging that Gray made f...
Malicious Prosecution Claim Fails Due to Lack of Evidence
Pluskota v. McVicker, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Pluskota, sued the defendant, McVicker, for malicious prosecution after...
Public figure plaintiff fails to prove actual malice in defamation case
Ungerbuehler v. Kelly, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Ungerbuehler, sued the defendant, Kelly, for defamation after Kelly po...
Auditor's statements protected by qualified privilege in property dispute
State ex rel. Johnson v. Hoying, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that...
Court finds no defamation due to lack of actual malice
Arthur v. Weir, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Arthur, sued the defendant, Weir, for defamation after Weir posted allegedly f...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 25 summary judgment in defamation cases cases from Ohio Court of Appeals. This number is updated as new opinions are published.
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 25.
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