Explore 7 summary judgment in defamation cases court cases in Illinois. AI-powered summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
Statements implying false facts are not protected speech in defamation cases.
Seilheimer v. Olsen, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on December 30, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Seilheimer, sued the defendant, Olsen, for defamation after Olsen pos...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for defendant in defamation suit
Lewis v. Kalbhen, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on December 10, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Lewis, sued the defendant, Kalbhen, for defamation, alleging that Kalbhe...
Statements of Opinion Not Defamatory, Court Rules
Erickson v. Mitrione, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on December 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Erickson, sued the defendant, Mitrione, for defamation, alleging that...
Statements of Opinion and Fair Report Privilege Defeat Defamation Claim
Martin v. Layman, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on November 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Martin, sued the defendant, Layman, for defamation after Layman publishe...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for defendant in defamation case
Martin v. Layman, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on November 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Martin, sued the defendant, Layman, for defamation, alleging that Layman...
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 against public figure fails due to lack of actual malice evidence
Solomon v. Wiseman, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on April 9, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Solomon, sued the defendant, Wiseman, for defamation, alleging that Wisema...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 7 summary judgment in defamation cases cases from courts in Illinois. New cases are added as opinions are published.
Courts deciding summary judgment in defamation cases cases in Illinois include: illappct (7 cases).
Outcome breakdown: Plaintiff Win: 1, Defendant Win: 6.