Defamation claim fails for lack of proof of falsity and fault
fladistctapp · 2026-03-19 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
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...
Eleventh Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Dershowitz's Defamation Suit Against CNN
ca11 · 2025-08-29 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
Alan Dershowitz v. Cable News Network, Inc., decided by Eleventh Circuit on August 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns a defamation lawsuit filed by Alan Dershowitz again...
University employee speech not protected if made in official capacity
ca7 · 2025-08-01 · Defendant Win · Impact: 60/100
Madeline Krasno v. Jennifer Mnookin, decided by Seventh Circuit on August 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Seventh Circuit affirmed the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by Madeline Kras...
Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of Defamation Suits Against Trump and Bessent
cadc · 2025-03-12 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Cathy Harris v. Bessent and Gwynne Wilcox v. Donald Trump, decided by D.C. Circuit on March 12, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case consolidates two appeals concerning the dismissal o...