Constitutional Law,
Civil Procedure
Jun. 26, 2025
Anti-SLAPP: When partial wins, missed appeals, and fee fantasies collide
A new California ruling offers three crucial reminders for anti-SLAPP practitioners: Stick closely to the statute's requirements, don't rely on procedural shortcuts for affirmative relief, and remember that partial victories don't automatically mean attorney fee awards.
Gary A. Watt
Partner
Hanson Bridgett LLP
State Bar Approved, Certified Appellate Specialist
Email: gwatt@hansonbridgett.com
Gary chairs Hanson Bridgett's Appellate Practice. He is a State Bar-approved, certified appellate specialist. In addition to writs and appeals, his practice includes anti-SLAPP and post-trial motions as well as trial and appellate consulting. His blog posts can be read at www.appellateinsight.com.
The flow of anti-SLAPP opinions shows no sign of slowing. Whatever one's views on the use (or abuse) of the statute (or anti-SLAPP appeals), such motions are a fundamental part of the litigation tool kit. With that in mind, a recent decision, Gumarang v. Braemer On Raymond, LLC, 110 Cal.App.5th 370 (2025) is worth scrutiny.
In Gumarang, Allan Gumarang leased property for an ice cream parlor. After the shop opened, a fire destroyed it. The u...
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