Mahoney & Hagberg v. Newgard

OPINION

MEYER, Justice.

The law firm of appellant Mahoney & Hagberg seeks reversal of an opinion of the court of appeals affirming the dismissal of appellant’s claims against respondent Tracy Newgard, one of its former secretaries, for breach of confidentiality. At issue is whether Newgard’s revelations, made in an affidavit in litigation brought by a third party against the law firm, are encompassed by absolute privilege. We affirm the decision of the court of appeals.

Stephanie Boldt, daughter of Stephen Hagberg, and Margaret Burns, daughter of Michael Mahoney, formed Professional.…