Truth As A Defense To Defamation Cases

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Courts Deciding Truth As A Defense To Defamation Cases

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Recent Truth As A Defense To Defamation Opinions (5)

Manuel Prieguez v. Alex Diaz De La Portilla

Defamation claim fails for lack of proven falsity

fladistctapp · 2026-03-04 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Manuel Prieguez v. Alex Diaz De La Portilla, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 4, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Manuel Prieguez, sued the defendant, Alex...

Mark Dubose and Hollie Oliver v. Brandon Allen Nelson

Non-compete agreement unenforceable due to lack of consideration and reasonableness

texapp · 2026-02-12 · Defendant Win · Impact: 60/100

Mark Dubose and Hollie Oliver v. Brandon Allen Nelson, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns a dispute over the enforceability...

Cody Wommack v. Brianna McClain and Carrie McGinnis

Appellate court affirms summary judgment for defendants in defamation suit

texapp · 2026-02-04 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Cody Wommack v. Brianna McClain and Carrie McGinnis, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 4, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Cody Wommack, sued the defendants, Brian...

Howard v. Republican National Committee

Ninth Circuit: Campaign Ad's Implication of Felony Conviction Not Defamatory

ca9 · 2026-01-13 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Howard v. Republican National Committee, decided by Ninth Circuit on January 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's dismissal of a defamation cl...

Fancourt v. Zargaryan

Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Defamation Case

calctapp · 2025-12-22 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Fancourt v. Zargaryan, decided by California Court of Appeal on December 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Fancourt, sued the defendant, Zargaryan, for defamation, alleging...

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