Chard v. Galton

This is an action seeking damages for defamation. Plaintiff appeals from an order granting a summary judgment for defendants.

Plaintiff was involved in an accident with a Mr. and Mrs. McGregor. Defendants, a firm of lawyers, represented the McGregors in claims for damages against plaintiff. Plaintiff was covered by a policy of liability insurance. In an attempt to settle the McGregors’ claims, defendants wrote a letter to a representative of plaintiff’s insurer. This letter contained the following statement, which is the basis for plaintiff’s claim for defamation:

"That Mrs. Chard [plaintiff]…