Explore 5 first amendment free speech court cases in Illinois. AI-powered summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
Statements of Opinion Protected from Defamation Claims
Nesemeier v. Zarate, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on March 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Nesemeier, sued the defendant, Zarate, for defamation after Zarate posted...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for defendant in defamation suit
Montelauro v. Lutkus, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on May 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Montelauro, sued the defendant, Lutkus, for defamation, alleging that Lut...
Defamation claim fails for lack of actual malice
Baruxen v. Hacker, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on April 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Baruxen, sued the defendant, Hacker, for defamation, alleging that Hacker ...
Court finds online statements not defamatory, affirming First Amendment protection.
Jordan v. Macedo, decided by Illinois Supreme Court on March 20, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Jordan, sued the defendant, Macedo, for defamation after Macedo posted allege...
Statements of Opinion Not Defamatory
Poundstone v. Cook, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on March 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Poundstone, sued the defendant, Cook, for defamation after Cook posted al...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 5 first amendment free speech cases from courts in Illinois. New cases are added as opinions are published.
Courts deciding first amendment free speech cases in Illinois include: illappct (4 cases), ill (1 cases).
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 5.