Gustafson v. Mazer

— Margrett Gustafson appeals a superior court order granting summary judgment dismissal in favor of Dr. Irene Mazer. Gustafson sued Dr. Mazer, a clinical psychologist, for her role in Gustafson’s custody dispute with her former husband, Michael Baker. We hold that Dr. Mazer was entitled to witness immunity for her report to the guardian ad litem in the child custody dispute, wherein she detailed her suspicion that Gustafson suffered from Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSBP).1 We hold Dr. Mazer immune for her report because she prepared it in connection with her possible testimony. We affirm.

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