Expert Evidence on PTSD as to Damages in Defamation Cases
Reason Magazine • 1/26/2026
Summary
In a recent ruling by Chief Magistrate Judge Raymond E. Patricco in the case of Scofield v. Guillard, the court addressed the role of expert evidence on PTSD in determining compensatory damages for defamation cases. The decision highlights the legal recognition of psychological harm in such claims, as reported by Reason Magazine.
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