Explore 6 court opinions on Qualified Privilege In Ohio. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Defamation plaintiff fails to prove actual malice on appeal
Allen v. Davis, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Allen, sued the defendant, Davis, for defamation, alleging that Davis made false...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case Due to Lack of Actual Malice
Hargreaves v. Barwell, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Hargreaves, sued the defendant, Barwell, for defamation, alleging that Bar...
Auditor's statements protected by qualified privilege in property dispute
State ex rel. Johnson v. Hoying, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on February 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that...
Defamation claim fails for lack of actual malice
Craig v. Amos, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on January 14, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Craig, sued the defendant, Amos, for defamation. Craig alleged that Amos made f...
Court Affirms Dismissal of Wrongful Termination and Defamation Claims
State ex rel. Hoffman v. Akron Mun. Court, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on December 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, a former employee of the Akron Municipal Court, su...
Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case
Stewart v. Gentile, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Stewart, sued the defendant, Gentile, for defamation. Stewart alleged that...