Explore 14 defamation court cases in Florida. AI-powered summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for defendant in defamation case
Jennings v. Clark, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Jennings, sued the defendant, Clark, for defamation, alleging that...
Defamation plaintiff fails to prove actual malice for summary judgment
Cyril Wohrer v. Graeme Duncan, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Cyril Wohrer, sued the defendant, Graeme Duncan, for d...
Appellate court affirms dismissal of emotional distress and defamation claims
Rosalyn D. Marvin v. Carl Jones, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Rosalyn D. Marvin, appealed the trial court's dismis...
Defamation claim fails for lack of evidence of malice
Dario Carnevale v. Guy M. Shir, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Dario Carnevale, sued the defendant, Guy M. Shir, for...
County statements about doctor protected by qualified immunity
Miami-Dade County v. Dr. David Fintan Garavan, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's decision...
Settlement Agreement on Mortgage Payments Upheld
Renee Waters v. Beverley L. Farrar, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns the interpretation of a settlement agreement ...
Statements to Prospective Employer Protected by Qualified Privilege
Schurger v. Huff, Johnson, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's decision to grant summary ju...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for Wells Fargo in FCRA and FDUTPA case
Lilian Hytower v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Lilian Hytower, sued Wells Fargo Bank, N.A....
Statute of Limitations Bars Emotional Distress and Defamation Claims
Tammy S. Lattimore v. Michael S. Silver, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision, ho...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for defendant in defamation case
Wolfe v. McConico, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 4, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Wolfe, sued the defendant, McConico, for defamation, alleging that ...
Appellate court affirms dismissal of defamation suit for lack of particularity
Maria Teresa Costantini Gomes v. Victor Maniglia, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Maria Teresa Costantini Gomes, a...
Defamation plaintiff fails to prove falsity or malice at summary judgment
Neloms v. Lecounte, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Neloms, sued the defendant, Lecounte, for defamation. Neloms a...
Defamation claim fails for lack of evidence of falsity and fault
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, ...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for State in Wrongful Termination Case
Gaffney v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Gaffney, sued the State of Florida for alleged wrongf...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 14 defamation cases from courts in Florida. New cases are added as opinions are published.
Courts deciding defamation cases in Florida include: fladistctapp (14 cases).
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 14.