Pratt v. Nelson

OPINION

ORME, Judge:

¶ 1 Nevin and Denise Pratt were named as defendants in a lawsuit against alleged members of a polygamous cult. Counsel for plaintiff in that case held a press conference about the lawsuit, out of which this defamation action arose. In this appeal, the Pratts seek to overturn a ruling on summary judgment dismissing their lawsuit with prejudice. Specifically, the Pratts appeal the trial court’s application of the judicial proceeding privilege and group defamation doctrine to bar their claims. We affirm.

BACKGROUND

¶ 2 On February 11, 2004, the Pratts brought claims of…