Wang v. Hartunian

*746Opinion

ARMSTRONG, J.

Plaintiff Paul Wang appeals the dismissal of his action against defendant Steven Hartunian following the grant of the defendant’s SLAPP (strategic lawsuit against public participation) motion. Because we conclude that a citizen’s arrest is not protected activity under the anti-SLAPP statute, we reverse.

FACTS

In November 1998, a dispute arose between Wang and Hartunian concerning the latter’s use of a vacant lot he owned, located between his residence and the home of Wang’s mother. Wang’s mother and sisters filed a lawsuit on August 18, 2000, in an attempt to enjoin…