Nehls v. Hillsdale College

OPINION AND ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND DENYING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT

FRIEDMAN, District Judge.

I. Background

The plaintiff in this case, Mark Nehls, filed his initial complaint against various defendants, including Hillsdale College alleging defamation, conspiracy to defame, and invasion of privacy. On January 23, 2001 this Court issued an opinion and order granting in part, and denying in part the defendants’ motion to dismiss, leaving only the plaintiffs defamation claim against Hillsdale College to go forward. Both parties subsequently…