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Court finds no defamation due to lack of actual malice
Arthur v. Weir, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Arthur, sued the defendant, Weir, for defamation after Weir posted allegedly f...
Court finds no defamation due to lack of actual malice
Arthur v. Weir, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Arthur, sued the defendant, Weir, for defamation after Weir posted allegedly f...
Ohio Court Affirms Defamation Judgment for False Online Statements
Maki v. Scherzer, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 6, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Maki, sued the defendant, Scherzer, for defamation after Scherzer posted all...
Fifth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Defamation Suit Against Conservative Outlet
In Re: Media Matters for America, decided by Fifth Circuit on July 15, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Fifth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a defamation lawsuit file...
Statements about vaccine advocacy are protected opinion, not defamation
Asante v. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., decided by D.C. Circuit on April 4, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Asante, sued Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his organization for defamation, a...