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San Diegans for Open Government v. San Diego State University Research Foundation (investigative newsource)
Anti-SLAPP motions in journalism organization's favor properly granted, where organization's contracting with local radio and television station is protected conduct.
Anti-SLAPP May 4, 2017
Jackson v. Mayweather
Boxing champion succeeds in striking former girlfriend's claims for defamation, false light portrayal, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Anti-SLAPP Apr. 20, 2017
Charney v. Standard General LP
Former American Apparel CEO alleging defamation based on statements made in press release unsuccessful in overturning grant of anti-SLAPP motion.
Anti-SLAPP Mar. 30, 2017
Colyear v. Rolling Hills Community Association of Rancho Palos Verdes
Homeowner defeats neighbor's quiet title claim via anti-SLAPP motion involving private dispute between neighbors that involved tree-trimming issue that was of public interest.
Anti-SLAPP Mar. 27, 2017
Sheley v. Harrop
Allegations of misuse of corporate funds for filing lawsuit in mixed causes of action subject to anti-SLAPP motion as right to file lawsuit is protected activity.
Anti-SLAPP Mar. 22, 2017
Colyear v. Rolling Hills Community Association of Rancho Palos Verdes
Homeowner defeats neighbor's quiet title claim via anti-SLAPP motion involving private dispute between neighbors that involved tree-trimming issue that was of public interest.
Anti-SLAPP Mar. 2, 2017
Melamed v. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Anti-SLAPP motion properly granted in retaliation case in which plaintiff complained to hospital about lack of equipment after his suspension proceedings had commenced.
Anti-SLAPP Feb. 28, 2017
Doe v. State of California
Anti-SLAPP motion properly granted in state's favor, where plaintiffs' causes of action arose from protected activity and plaintiffs did not show probability of prevailing.
Anti-SLAPP Feb. 17, 2017
Argentieri v. Zuckerberg
Anti-SLAPP motion properly granted where defendants' general counsel's statement to press accusing plaintiff-attorney of wrongdoing is protected under fair and true reporting privilege.
Anti-SLAPP Feb. 17, 2017
Safari Club International v. Rudolph
Although invasion of privacy claims arise from activity defendant took in furtherance of right to free speech, anti-SLAPP motion properly denied because plaintiffs demonstrated probability of prevailing.
Anti-SLAPP Feb. 13, 2017
Daniel v. Wayans
Actor-producer prevails in racial discrimination lawsuit filed by movie extra accusing actor of comparing him to a cartoon character and calling him a derogatory term.
Anti-SLAPP Feb. 10, 2017
Safari Club International v. Rudolph
Although invasion of privacy claims arise from activity defendant took in furtherance of right to free speech, anti-SLAPP motion properly denied because plaintiffs demonstrated probability of prevailing.
Anti-SLAPP Jan. 18, 2017
Schwern v. Plunkett
Following statutory amendment, Ninth Circuit now has jurisdiction to review denials of Oregon's anti-SLAPP motions.
Anti-SLAPP Jan. 17, 2017
Healthsmart Pacific v. Kabateck
Attorneys' discussion with media of complaint alleging use of counterfeit medical hardware and healthcare fraud protected free speech in connection with public issue for purposes of anti-SLAPP motion.
Anti-SLAPP Jan. 11, 2017
Healthsmart Pacific v. Kabateck
Attorneys' discussion with media of complaint alleging use of counterfeit medical hardware and healthcare fraud protected free speech in connection with public issue for purposes of anti-SLAPP motion.
Anti-SLAPP Jan. 11, 2017
Barry v. State Bar of California
Court lacking jurisdiction may grant anti-SLAPP motion by ruling that lack of jurisdiction prevents plaintiff from showing likelihood she will prevail, as ruling is not on merits of the case.
Anti-SLAPP Jan. 5, 2017
569 East County Boulevard LLC v. Backcountry Against the Dump Inc.
On rehearing, reduction of attorney fees awarded to prevailing party in anti-SLAPP motion is upheld where sufficient evidence supported court's decision.
Anti-SLAPP Jan. 2, 2017
McNair v. Superior Court (National Collegiate Athletic Association)
Trial court errs in accepting defendant's second peremptory challenge and disqualifying itself following denial of anti-SLAPP motion, where second challenge only permitted following final judgment.
Anti-SLAPP Dec. 27, 2016
Newport Harbor Ventures LLC v. Morris Cerullo World Evangelism
Anti-SLAPP motion is untimely if not filed within 60 days of service of first complaint that pleads cause of action coming within anti-SLAPP protection.
Anti-SLAPP Dec. 22, 2016
Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center Inc. v. Buschel et al.
Anti-SLAPP motion properly denied where claims relating to defendant's republication of newspaper article were particular to plaintiff and not of widespread public interest.
Anti-SLAPP Dec. 21, 2016
Medical Marijuana Inc. v. ProjectCBD.com
Anti-SLAPP properly denied where complaint alleged no act on the part of movant in support for claims movant sought to strike.
Anti-SLAPP Dec. 20, 2016
Armin v. Riverside Community Hospital
Physician need not complete internal peer review process before filing action pursuant to hospital whistleblower statute, although he may not name individual defendants in complaint.
Anti-SLAPP Dec. 20, 2016
Wilson v. Cable News Network, Inc.
Discrimination, retaliation suit brought by former CNN producer not a 'SLAPP' suit as causes of action are employment-related claims unrelated to company's decision to fire for alleged plagiarism.
Anti-SLAPP Dec. 13, 2016
Lee v. Silveira
Homeowners association meeting public forum, operation of association a matter of public interest for purposes of anti-SLAPP protection.
Anti-SLAPP Dec. 12, 2016
569 East County Boulevard LLC v. Backcountry Against the Dump Inc.
On rehearing, reduction of attorney fees awarded to prevailing party in anti-SLAPP motion is upheld where sufficient evidence supported court's decision.
Anti-SLAPP Dec. 5, 2016
Contreras v. Dowling
Attorney representing landlords prevails on anti-SLAPP motion in case brought by tenant alleging attorney aided and abetted wrongful conduct.
Anti-SLAPP Nov. 21, 2016
Medical Marijuana Inc. v. ProjectCBD.com
Anti-SLAPP properly denied where complaint alleged no act on the part of movant in support for claims movant sought to strike.
Anti-SLAPP Nov. 21, 2016
Armin v. Riverside Community Hospital
Physician need not complete internal peer review process before filing action pursuant to hospital whistleblower statute, although he may not name individual defendants in complaint.
Anti-SLAPP Nov. 20, 2016
Industrial Waste and Debris Box Service Inc. v. Murphy
Anti-SLAPP motion should have been granted in favor of waste management consultant whose statements regarding plaintiff's waste hauling business are protected under statute.
Anti-SLAPP Oct. 31, 2016
Contreras v. Dowling
Attorney representing landlords prevails on anti-SLAPP motion in case brought by tenant alleging attorney aided and abetted wrongful conduct.
Anti-SLAPP Oct. 27, 2016