Ohio court: Statements not defamation per se without proof of actual damages
ohio · 2025-12-23 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100
Z.J. v. R.M., decided by Ohio Supreme Court on December 23, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Z.J., sued the defendant, R.M., for defamation, alleging that R.M. made false and ...
Appellate Court Affirms Defamation Dismissal for Lack of Malice and Substantial Truth
illappct · 2025-09-02 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100
Urban v. Blewitt, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on September 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Urban, sued the defendant, Blewitt, for defamation, alleging that Blewit...
Supreme Court Affirms Defamation Ruling, Plaintiff Fails to Prove Harm
scotus · 2025-02-21 · Defendant Win · Impact: 30/100
Williams v. Reed, decided by Supreme Court of the United States on February 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Court reviewed a case where a plaintiff sued a defendant for alle...