Explore 6 summary judgment in defamation court cases in Ohio. AI-powered summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case
Via v. Boyle, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Via, sued the defendant, Boyle, for defamation after Boyle posted allegedly fals...
Defamation claim fails for lack of evidence of falsity and malice
Savage v. Donofrio, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on January 21, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Savage, sued the defendant, Donofrio, for defamation. Savage alleged that ...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case Over Facebook Post
Kahle v. Nethers, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on January 14, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Kahle, sued the defendant, Nethers, for defamation after Nethers posted alle...
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 Over Lack of Actual Malice
B.D. v. D.G., decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 16, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, B.D., sued the defendant, D.G., for defamation, alleging that D.G. made false a...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case
Via v. Boyle, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Via, sued the defendant, Boyle, for defamation after Boyle posted allegedly fals...
CaseLawBrief currently tracks 6 summary judgment in defamation cases from courts in Ohio. New cases are added as opinions are published.
Courts deciding summary judgment in defamation cases in Ohio include: ohioctapp (6 cases).
Outcome breakdown: Defendant Win: 6.