Development—Defamation—Plaintiff Developer’s “SLAPP” Suit Alleging Defamation Against Community Opponents Dismissed—Appellate Division Affirmed
The plaintiffs had commenced an action to recover damages for defamation. The trial court granted the defendants summary judgment dismissing the complaint pursuant to Civil Rights Law (CRL) §§70-a and 76-a and awarded the defendants’ attorney fees. The plaintiffs appealed. The defendants cross-appealed from the trial court’s denial of their motion for summary judgment on their counterclaim for punitive damages. The Appellate Division, Second Department (court) affirmed the trial court decision.
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