Gem Trading Co. v. Cudahy Corp.

Robin Van Woerden appeals the trial court's summary dismissal of his claims for libel and malicious prosecution against Cudahy Corporation.

Two issues are presented: (1) Can it be said, as a matter of law, that certain statements made by Cudahy Corporation were qualifiedly privileged and that Cudahy had not abused that privilege? and (2) Must the plaintiff in a malicious prosecution action based upon a civil proceeding allege an arrest or seizure of his property and some special injury in order to maintain his action?

The pleadings and affidavits upon which the summary judgment was granted…