Schwartz v. American College of Emergency Physicians

This diversity action arises out of an article authored by Brian McCormick, an American Medical Association (“AMA”) employee, in which Mr. McCormick published statements concerning George R. Schwartz, M.D., made by American College of Emergency Physician’s (“ACEP”) President, John B. McCabe, M.D. Contending that the statements made by Dr. McCabe were materially false, Dr. Schwartz asserted a state law claim against ACEP, AMA and Mr. McCormick for defamation. The defendants filed substantially similar motions for summary judgment. Applying Fed.R.Civ.P. 56(c), the district court concluded that…