Case Law
Social Media Used as Evidence in Court Cases
Case law is constantly emerging to confirm the detrimental effect that social media usage can have on client’s settlement values. We will continuously update this page with our analysis of the latest case law examples of the impact of social media usage on personal injury and disability settlement values. We will also post unreported decisions shared by other Law Firms who share the same philosophy about client social media posts.
Social Media Activity Reveals False Claims of Plaintiff’s Restricted Physical Abilities in Montana
Montana court presented with evidence from social media that contradicts a plaintiff’s restricted physical capabilities claims.
Texas Court sides with defence social media evidence against plaintiff’s LTD claims
Courts can rely on social media posts as evidence against LTD claims if the posts provide evidence contrary to the claimant’s description of the effects of their condition.
New York Court Limits Defendant’s Access to Plaintiff’s Social Media Accounts in Personal Injury Case
New York Court Limits Defendant’s Access to Plaintiff’s Social Media Accounts in Personal Injury Case.
Court rejects social media evidence submitted by defendants in British Columbia personal injury case
Court rejects social media evidence submitted by defendants in British Columbia personal injury case
Social Media Evidence Used to Prove Plaintiff’s Active Lifestyle in Michigan Personal Injury Case
Social media evidence was used by the plaintiff’s insurance company to prove she had an active lifestyle in Michigan personal injury case.
Louisiana Court Allows Social Media Evidence in Personal Injury Case
After reviewing case law, Louisiana court holds that social media posts are relevant in personal injury case.