Cheryl Stouffer Hood v. Drew Taylor, Jr.
Unreported Opinions//May 26, 2026//
Torts—Defamation—Emotional Distress
The jury found that Cheryl’s social media posts about Taylor were defamatory per se and awarded him compensatory and punitive damages for the emotional distress caused by her statements.
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