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Defamation claim fails for lack of proof of falsity and fault
Julian Maurice Herman v. Ariel Belen, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Julian Maurice Herman, sued the defendant, Arie...
Litigation privilege shields statements made in judicial proceedings from defamation claims.
Dan Lewis v. Lynn Barrett, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's decision to grant summary jud...
Defamation claim fails: Plaintiff didn't prove actual malice
Patituce v. Werner, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Patituce, sued the defendant, Werner, for defamation. Patituce alleged th...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Breach of Contract Case
Bright v. Mao, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Bright, sued the defendant, Mao, for breach of contract after Mao failed to de...
Defamation claim fails due to lack of actual malice
Garrett v. Jackson, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Garrett, sued the defendant, Jackson, for defamation. Garrett alleged tha...
Court finds statements not defamatory, rules for defendant
Graddic v. Wharton, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Graddic, sued the defendant, Wharton, for alleged defamation. Graddic cla...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Defendant in Contract Dispute
Lee v. Yan, decided by California Court of Appeal on November 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Lee, sued the defendant, Yan, for breach of contract and fraud after Yan fail...