Lowell v. Medford School Dist. 549C

599 Argued and submitted May 27, affirmed July 28, petition for review allowed November 4, 2021 ( 368 Or 702) See later issue Oregon Reports Thomas LOWELL, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. MEDFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT 549C, Defendant-Respondent, and Stephanie MALONE et al., Defendants. Jackson County Circuit Court 18CV19782; A173221

497 P3d 797

On appeal, plaintiff challenges the trial court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of defendant, determining that defendant was entitled to absolute privi- lege in this defamation action. Plaintiff argues that the court erred because the absolute privilege defense…