Rogers v. Dupree

Because the trial court erred in denying Butters and Cohen’s motions to dismiss and did not err in granting Dupree’s motion to dismiss, I respectfully dissent in part from the majority opinion.5 Rogers’ claims against all three lawyers should be dismissed under the Georgia Anti-Strategic Litigation against Public Participation Statute (Anti-SLAPP Statute), OCGA § 9-11-11.1. Additionally, because Rogers seeks damages solely for the conduct of counsel undertaken to pursue litigation on their client’s behalf, Rogers’ claims should be dismissed under the exclusive remedy provision of the abusive…