Lyons v. Midwest Glazing, L.L.C.

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER REGARDING DEFENDANT’S MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT

BENNETT, Chief Judge.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I.INTRODUCTION. CO CO o I-i

A. Procedural Background. CO CO o 7 — l

B. Factual Background. CO o T — I

II.LEGAL ANALYSIS.1089

A. Standards For Summarg Judgment.1039

1. Requirements of Rule 56.1039

2. The parties’ burdens.1040

B. Abuse Of Process Claim.1040

1. Legal Process Requirement.1040

2. Improper Purpose Requirement .1042

C. Defamation Claims.1043

1. Slander Claim.1044

2. Qualified Privilege Immunity To Libel Claim.1046

a. Good faith.1046

b. Interest to be upheld .1047

c. Scope of…