São Paulo Court Upholds R$20,000 Damages Against Influencer Over Insults to Kim Kataguiri

Overview

• The São Paulo Court of Justice’s 4th Civil Chamber unanimously affirmed the first‑instance ruling on Feb. 5, 2026.
• The chamber found the insults exceeded constitutional free‑speech limits and lacked any critical, informative or satirical character.
• Magistrates noted the influencer’s large online reach through the Plantão Brasil channel when assessing potential harm and the award’s pedagogical function.
• Objections alleging procedural nullity and denial of jurisdiction were rejected, with the panel confirming regular designation of the judge.
• The court maintained R$20,000 in moral damages, raised attorneys’ fees to 12% of the award, and left the case open to appeals in higher courts.