Illinois Defamation Law Cases

Explore 2 court opinions on Illinois Defamation Law. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.

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Recent Illinois Defamation Law Opinions (2)

Pnevmatikos v. Pappas

Appellate court affirms summary judgment in defamation case

illappct · 2025-09-02 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Pnevmatikos v. Pappas, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on September 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Pnevmatikos, sued the defendant, Pappas, for defamation, alleging t...

Benjamin Schoenthal v. Eileen O'Neill Burke

Defamation plaintiff fails to prove falsity of statements, loses appeal

ca7 · 2025-09-02 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Benjamin Schoenthal v. Eileen O'Neill Burke, decided by Seventh Circuit on September 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court's grant of summary ju...

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