Gibson v. Theut

PERKINS, Judge:

*669¶1 Steven Gibson Jr. appeals from the superior court's orders dismissing his tort complaint for failure to state a claim pursuant to Arizona Rule of Civil Procedure ("Rule") 12(b)(6). In the course of a wrongful death suit brought against Gibson while he was a minor, the superior court appointed an attorney and a guardian ad litem ("GAL"), who was also an attorney, to defend Gibson's interests. The GAL contends he is entitled to absolute judicial immunity under Widoff v. Wiens , 202 Ariz. 383, 45 P.3d 1232 (App. 2002). Gibson's appointed attorney contends he too is protected by…