Smith v. Bates
A probationary firefighter sued an individual who wrote a letter to the fire department chief urging him to investigate the firefighters off duty verbal altercation with a high school student. He alleged two causes of action: defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The trial court found that the letter was a communication to a governmental official which preceded official proceedings and as such was absolutely privileged. Accordingly, the trial court granted the individuals motion for summary judgmentanddismissed him from the action. Court affirm.
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