Explore 8 court opinions on Damages In Defamation Claims. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Appellate court affirms summary judgment in defamation case
Chase Allen Curtis v. Gabrielle Analisa Laplante, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Chase Allen Curtis, sued the defendant, Gabri...
Texas Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case
Raven Simone Pope v. Shelly Marie Perrault, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 17, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Raven Simone Pope, sued the defendant, Shelly Marie...
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...
Fourth Circuit: Defamation claim against Pete Hegseth can proceed
Isaiah Wilkins v. Pete Hegseth, decided by Fourth Circuit on February 18, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a motion to dismiss a de...
Texas Court Affirms Dismissal of Defamation Claims Against Ramirez
Martinez Antonio Hernandez, Jose Adan Rodriguez, and Jose Jiovani Hernandez v. Felipe Ramirez, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 11, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintif...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for defendant in defamation case
Nicholas Rashard Harris v. Shavona Xaviera Tavarez, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 6, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Nicholas Rashard Harris, sued the defenda...
Court finds some defamatory statements actionable, others not
Sparks v. Frederick, decided by Ohio Supreme Court on December 3, 2025, resulted in a mixed outcome. The plaintiff, Sparks, sued the defendant, Frederick, for defamation. Sparks alleged that Frederick...
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...