Smith v. Lott

Phipps, Presiding Judge.

After being terminated from employment, Shirley Smith, the former finance director of the City of Albany, filed a lawsuit against Alfred Lott, Albany’s city manager, in Lott’s personal capacity. In her complaint, Smith asserted claims for defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and tortious interference with business/ employment opportunities. Lott moved for summary judgment, and the trial court granted it, finding that suit against Lott was barred by his official immunity.

Smith appeals, contending that Lott was not entitled to official immunity…