Leegin Creative Leather Products, Inc. v. Santiaguin

Opinion

willhite, j.

INTRODUCTION

This is a fraud action brought by an employer against one of its employees. The employer contends the employee has knowingly filed a fraudulent workers’ compensation claim. The employer’s alleged damages are the increased insurance premiums it will be required to pay as a result of the claim. The employee filed a special motion to strike the employer’s complaint under Code of Civil Procedure section 425.16, the so-called anti-SLAPP statute (strategic lawsuit against public participation). The trial court granted the motion. The employer appeals. We affirm…