Legal Opinion
Emory University v. Metro Atlanta Task Force for Homeless, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided March 18, 2013No. A12A1841, A12A1842PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Ray, Judge.
These cross-appeals stemfrom a complaint filed by Metro Atlanta Task Force for the Homeless, Inc. (“Metro”) which asserted claims against Emory University and Emory Healthcare, Inc. (“Emory”) for tortious interference with business and contractual relations, violation of the Georgia Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, and defamation. Emory moved to dismiss or to strike the complaint based on Metro’s failure to comply with the verification requirements of OCGA § 9-11-11.1, Georgia’s anti-SLAPP (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation) statute. Metro…
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