$400,000 Jury Verdict for Ohio Client After Defamation Per Se Trial

(May 26, 2025, Cleveland, OH) — Minc Law recently secured a favorable jury verdict for our clients, achieving a successful outcome after a hard-fought litigation battle.

Our clients were the targets of damaging false statements that constituted defamation per se. The impact of these falsehoods directly threatened their reputations and professional livelihoods, causing significant personal and financial stress.

The defense fought back aggressively, filing six separate counterclaims against our clients to shift blame and avoid liability. Defamation trials are notoriously complex, and we were up against an opposing party determined to prolong the litigation.

Litigation Attorney Daniel Powell’s strategy of meticulous trial preparation and strong courtroom advocacy over a 6-day jury trial in Cuyahoga County resulted in a major victory. The jury ultimately sided with our clients, awarding $325,000 in compensatory damages and an additional $75,000 in punitive damages.

When a reputation or livelihood is threatened by defamatory statements, having the right legal team is critical. In this case, Daniel Powell—backed by his 10 years of dedicated experience in internet defamation law—was fully prepared to take the case all the way through trial to protect our clients.

In addition to the substantial financial recovery, Dan secured a formal finding of malice from the jury, resulting in an award of our clients’ attorneys’ fees and a complete defense verdict denying all 6 counterclaims brought by the opposition. Opposing counsel respects attorneys with a proven track record of going the distance before a jury.

At Minc Law, we provide professional, highly experienced legal representation to protect your name and provide peace of mind in the digital world.

Call us today at 216-373-7706 or visit minclaw.com to explore your options.