Defamation Of A Public Figure

Comprehensive guide to Defamation Of A Public Figure cases, courts, and legal analysis.

26 cases analyzed in this practice area

Key Cases in Defamation Of A Public Figure

Islam v. Razzak

ohioctapp · 2026-04-16 · Impact: 30/100

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...

Rose v. Stein

ohioctapp · 2026-04-15 · Impact: 30/100

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 ...

Claudio De Simone v. Salvatore Orlando

fladistctapp · 2026-04-15 · Impact: 25/100

Claudio De Simone v. Salvatore Orlando, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's decision to gra...

Joelle Verbois Adenin v. Andrew W. Taylor

fladistctapp · 2026-04-15 · Impact: 25/100

Joelle Verbois Adenin v. Andrew W. Taylor, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Joelle Verbois Adenin, sued the defendant,...

Larkins v. Dixon

fladistctapp · 2026-04-15 · Impact: 25/100

Larkins v. Dixon, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 15, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Larkins, sued the defendant, Dixon, for defamation after Dixon post...

Susan Qashu v. Marco Rubio

cadc · 2026-04-10 · Impact: 25/100

Susan Qashu v. Marco Rubio, decided by D.C. Circuit on April 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns a defamation claim brought by Susan Qashu against Senator Marco Rubio. Qa...

Priyanka Bhasin v. Sahil Behl

texapp · 2026-03-31 · Impact: 15/100

Priyanka Bhasin v. Sahil Behl, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 31, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Priyanka Bhasin, sued the defendant, Sahil Behl, for defamation,...

Jackson v. Kinkaid

ohioctapp · 2026-03-25 · Impact: 25/100

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 ...

Girard v. Adovasio

ohioctapp · 2026-03-23 · Impact: 20/100

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...

Sheryl Elise Reed v. Angelica M. Weeks

texapp · 2026-03-19 · Impact: 20/100

Sheryl Elise Reed v. Angelica M. Weeks, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Sheryl Elise Reed, sued the defendant, Angelica M. Week...

Marrs v. Mikel

ohioctapp · 2026-03-19 · Impact: 10/100

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...

Shields v. McCloud

ohioctapp · 2026-03-19 · Impact: 25/100

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...

Silmi v. Assad

ohioctapp · 2026-03-16 · Impact: 20/100

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...

Mesenbrick v. Hartley

ohioctapp · 2026-03-13 · Impact: 30/100

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...

Fugo v. Rae

ohioctapp · 2026-03-12 · Impact: 25/100

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...

Finn v. Rutherford

ohioctapp · 2026-03-06 · Impact: 20/100

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...

Yates v. Rigby

ohioctapp · 2026-03-05 · Impact: 25/100

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...

Ashley Marie Skilton v. David Mordekhay

fladistctapp · 2026-03-04 · Impact: 20/100

Ashley Marie Skilton v. David Mordekhay, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 4, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's decision to gra...

McManus v. Foster

ohioctapp · 2026-02-27 · Impact: 25/100

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 ...

Semaan v. Mosier

calctapp · 2026-02-26 · Impact: 30/100

Semaan v. Mosier, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Semaan, sued the defendant, Mosier, for defamation after Mosier made a...

Cheryl Metz v. Laurie McCarthy

ca4 · 2026-02-25 · Impact: 20/100

Cheryl Metz v. Laurie McCarthy, decided by Fourth Circuit on February 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the d...

Justin Marcus Kacz v. Diyana Mathews

texapp · 2026-02-12 · Impact: 25/100

Justin Marcus Kacz v. Diyana Mathews, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Justin Marcus Kacz, sued the defendant, Diyana Mathews...

Ungerbuehler v. Kelly

ohioctapp · 2026-02-11 · Impact: 40/100

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...

Marko Dejanovic v. Wayne Block

fladistctapp · 2026-02-11 · Impact: 15/100

Marko Dejanovic v. Wayne Block, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Marko Dejanovic, sued the defendant, Wayne Block, ...

Arthur v. Weir

ohioctapp · 2026-02-09 · Impact: 40/100

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...

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