Grosser v. Moyers
Cross-defendant Leroy Moyers appeals from the order denying his anti-SLAPP motion (Code Civ. Proc., 425.16)[1] to strike the cross-complaint of Joseph, Kathleen, and Charles Grosser. The Grossers were sued by Kevin Kimes, whose pet cat Pumkin was shot and wounded with a pellet gun. Kimes blamed the Grossers for the shooting, and contacted Moyers, a representative of an organization called Voices for Pets, which responds to violence to animals. Moyers prepared flyers offering a reward from Voices for Pets for information leading to the conviction of the responsible party. The Grossers cross-complained against Moyers for defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress arising from publication of the flyers, which they contend implied that they were responsible for the shooting. The court denied the motion to strike on the ground that the Grossers causes of action did not arise from conduct protected by the anti-SLAPP law. Court agree with that determination, and affirm the order.
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