Explore 11 falsity of defamatory statements court cases in Ohio. AI-powered summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
Defamation plaintiff fails to prove actual malice on appeal
Allen v. Davis, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Allen, sued the defendant, Davis, for defamation, alleging that Davis made false...
Defamation claim fails for lack of evidence of falsity and malice
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...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for defendant in defamation suit
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...
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...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Defendant in IIED and Defamation Case
Vandemark v. Reder, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on January 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Vandemark, sued the defendant, Reder, for intentional infliction of emotion...
Defamation claim fails for lack of evidence of falsity and malice
Rose v. Jendral, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Rose, sued the defendant, Jendral, for defamation, alleging that Jendral mad...
Defamation plaintiff fails to prove falsity or actual malice
Holtz v. Gray, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Holtz, sued the defendant, Gray, for defamation after Gray posted allegedly fa...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case
Cleveland v. Renger, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Cleveland, sued the defendant, Renger, for defamation after Renger poste...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case Due to Lack of Actual Malice
O'Brien v. Barron, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, O'Brien, sued the defendant, Barron, for defamation, alleging that Barron ...
Defamation plaintiff fails to prove falsity or actual malice
Evans v. McGuffey, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 19, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Evans, sued the defendant, McGuffey, for defamation, alleging that McGuffe...
Court Rules on Defamation Claims, Finding Qualified Privilege for Some Statements
Hoover v. Pfeifer, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on October 27, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The plaintiff, Hoover, sued the defendant, Pfeifer, for defamation. Hoover alleged that Pfeifer ma...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 11 falsity of defamatory statements cases from courts in Ohio. New cases are added as opinions are published.
Courts deciding falsity of defamatory statements cases in Ohio include: ohioctapp (11 cases).
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 10, Mixed: 1.