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Statements of Opinion Not Defamatory as a Matter of Law
Priyanka Bhasin v. Sahil Behl, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 31, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Priyanka Bhasin, sued the defendant, Sahil Behl, for defamation,...
Defamation plaintiff must prove financial harm if statements aren't defamatory per se
Kathryn Joy Anderson v. Suzy Winchester, 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...
Statements not defamatory as a matter of law; summary judgment affirmed
Barnett v. Sanders, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on November 5, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Barnett, sued the defendant, Sanders, for defamation after Sanders publish...
Online reviews protected as non-actionable opinion in defamation suit
Diamond v. Schweitzer, decided by California Court of Appeal on April 21, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Diamond, sued the defendant, Schweitzer, for defamation after Schwei...