9 Vermont opinions name it 2 courts 2005–2025 4 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Vermont courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Lent v. Huntoongreen2 sentences2025Lent v. Huntoon, 143 Vt. 539, 545-47 (1983). 2018The elements of a defamation claim are: “(1) a false and defamatory statement concerning another; (2) some negligence, or greater fault, in publishing the statement; (3) publication to at least one third person; (4) lack of privilege in the publication; (5) special damages, unless actionable per se, and (6) some actual harm so as to warrant compensatory damages.” Russin v. Wesson, 2008 VT 22, ¶ 5 , 183 Vt. 301 (quoting Lent v. Huntoon. 143 Vt. 539, 546-47 (1983). | 3 | 3 |
Darren COUTURE v. Britini TRAINER and Caitlyn Trainergreen1 sentence2024See 2017 VT 73, ¶ 14 . | 1 | 1 |
Fridovich v. Fridovichgreen1 sentence2024To the extent that such statements were made in the course of judicial proceedings, they are privileged, regardless of the tort theory 16 by which the plaintiff seeks to impose liability.”); see, e.g., Fridovich, 598 So.2d at 70 (“[T]he successful invocation of a defamation privilege will preclude a cause of action for intentional infliction of emotional distress if the sole basis for the latter cause of action is the defamatory publication.”); Goodman v. Goodman, 226 N.E.3d 704, 712 (Ill. | 1 | 1 |
Goodman v. Goodmangreen1 sentence2024To the extent that such statements were made in the course of judicial proceedings, they are privileged, regardless of the tort theory 16 by which the plaintiff seeks to impose liability.”); see, e.g., Fridovich, 598 So.2d at 70 (“[T]he successful invocation of a defamation privilege will preclude a cause of action for intentional infliction of emotional distress if the sole basis for the latter cause of action is the defamatory publication.”); Goodman v. Goodman, 226 N.E.3d 704, 712 (Ill. | 1 | 1 |
Colby v. Umbrella, Inc.green2 sentences2024See Colby v. Umbrella, Inc., 2008 VT 20, ¶ 10 , 184 Vt. 1 , 955 A.2d 1082 (listing elements of IIED); Lent v. Huntoon, 143 Vt. 539, 546-47 , 470 A.2d 1162, 1168 (1983) (listing elements of defamation). 2024See Colby v. Umbrella, Inc., 2008 VT 20, ¶ 10 , 184 Vt. 1 , 955 A.2d 1082 (listing elements of IIED); Lent v. Huntoon, 143 Vt. 539, 546-47 , 470 A.2d 1162, 1168 (1983) (listing elements of defamation). | 1 | 1 |
Park Knoll Associates v. Schmidtgreen1 sentence2024The privilege stems from a recognition that “the perceived social benefit in encouraging free speech or the discharge of governmental responsibility sometimes outweighs the individual’s underlying right to a good reputation,” and that, in those circumstances, a defamation claim “may have to yield to a privilege granted the speaker barring recovery of damages for the defamatory statements.” Park Knoll Assocs. v. Schmidt, 451 N.E.2d 182, 184 (N.Y. 1983). | 1 | 1 |
In Re JAgreen1 sentence2012See In re J.A., 166 Vt. 625, 626 , 699 A.2d 30, 31 (1997) (mem.) (“Issues not briefed are waived.”); In re Vill. | 1 | 1 |
In re J.A.green1 sentence2012See In re J.A., 166 Vt. 625, 626 , 699 A.2d 30, 31 (1997) (mem.) (“Issues not briefed are waived.”); In re Vill. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Vermont. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Palmer v. Bennington School District, Inc.
green
2 sentences2006Id. 2006Id. | 2 | 2006–2006 |
Angela M. Gates v. Mack Molding Company, Inc.
green
2 sentences2025“To survive a defendant’s motion for summary judgment, the plaintiff must respond with specific facts to raise a triable issue and demonstrate sufficient admissible evidence to support a prima facie case.” Gates v. Mack Molding Co., 2022 VT 24, ¶ 14 , 216 Vt. 379 , 279 A.3d 656 . 2025“To survive a defendant’s motion for summary judgment, the plaintiff must respond with specific facts to raise a triable issue and demonstrate sufficient admissible evidence to support a prima facie case.” Gates v. Mack Molding Co., 2022 VT 24, ¶ 14 , 216 Vt. 379 , 279 A.3d 656 . | 1 | 2025–2025 |
Soojung Jang v. Trs. of St. Johnsbury Acad.
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1 sentence2023The implication here is that the dispute is a private one, between two people, and therefore does not involve the “power dynamics” that characterize “strategic lawsuits against public participation.” Jang, 331 F.Supp.3d at 336 . | 1 | 2023–2023 |
Russin v. Wesson
green
2 sentences2018The elements of a defamation claim are: “(1) a false and defamatory statement concerning another; (2) some negligence, or greater fault, in publishing the statement; (3) publication to at least one third person; (4) lack of privilege in the publication; (5) special damages, unless actionable per se, and (6) some actual harm so as to warrant compensatory damages.” Russin v. Wesson, 2008 VT 22, ¶ 5 , 183 Vt. 301 (quoting Lent v. Huntoon. 143 Vt. 539, 546-47 (1983). 2018The elements of a defamation claim are: “(1) a false and defamatory statement concerning another; (2) some negligence, or greater fault, in publishing the statement; (3) publication to at least one third person; (4) lack of privilege in the publication; (5) special damages, unless actionable per se, and (6) some actual harm so as to warrant compensatory damages.” Russin v. Wesson, 2008 VT 22, ¶ 5 , 183 Vt. 301 (quoting Lent v. Huntoon. 143 Vt. 539, 546-47 (1983). | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Poplaski v. Lamphere
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1 sentence2005Poplaski v. Lamphere, 152 Vt. 251 , 254–55 (1989). | 1 | 2005–2005 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.