Explore 6 court opinions on Burden Of Proof In Defamation Litigation. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Public figure defamation claim fails for lack of actual malice
Semaan v. Mosier, decided by California Court of Appeal on February 26, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Semaan, sued the defendant, Mosier, for defamation after Mosier made a...
Fourth Circuit: Defamation plaintiff failed to prove falsity or malice
Cheryl Metz v. Laurie McCarthy, decided by Fourth Circuit on February 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the d...
Defamation claim fails for lack of actual malice evidence
Wattley v. Rinaldi, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 11, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Wattley, sued the defendant, Rinaldi, for defamation, alleging that Rinal...
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...
Public figure defamation claim fails for lack of actual malice
Television Tower, Inc. v. Elizabeth Goldberg, decided by Fourth Circuit on August 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgme...
First Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Excessive Force Case
Waltermeyer v. Hazlewood, decided by First Circuit on May 6, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary judgment to the defendant, Hazl...