Examination Management Services, Inc. v. Steed

Ellington, Presiding Judge.

Pursuant to a granted application for interlocutory appeal, Examination Management Services, Inc. d/b/a ICS Merrill (“EMSI”) appeals from the order of the State Court of Fulton County denying its motion for summary judgment. As explained below, because the undisputed evidence shows that EMSI is not liable to Steed on his claims for defamation (slander and slander per se) and false imprisonment, we reverse the state court’s order.

When reviewing a trial court’s order on a motion for summary judgment, this Court must

construe the evidence most favorably towards the…