Explore 7 court opinions on Qualified Privilege In Employment References. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Employer in Wrongful Termination Case
North v. Eichler, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former employee, sued the defendant employer for wrongful termination, alleg...
Court Affirms Dismissal of Defamation Claim Against Employer for Negative Reference
Allen v. Dixon, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 27, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether a former employee, Allen, could sue his former ...
Appellate court upholds qualified privilege in defamation case
Michael Dixson v. Christina Marmolejo, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Michael Dixson, sued the defendant, Christina Marmole...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for defendant in defamation case
Diana Fis v. Glen A. Holman, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's decision to grant summa...
Defamation suit dismissed: Statements protected by qualified privilege
Kneller v. Johnson, Johnson, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on February 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's decision to grant summa...
Statements to prospective employer protected by qualified privilege
Conlon v. Scaltreto, decided by First Circuit on October 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The First Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a defamation lawsuit brought by a f...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment for Employer in Wrongful Termination and Defamation Case
McDoniel v. Kavry Management, decided by California Court of Appeal on September 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former employee, sued her employer for wrongful termina...