Makaeff v. Trump University, LLC

ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF/COUNTER DEFENDANT’S SPECIAL MOTION TO STRIKE DEFENDANT/COUNTERCLAIM-ANT’S DEFAMATION COUNTERCLAIM;

GONZALO P. CURIEL, District Judge.

INTRODUCTION

Before the Court is Plaintiff/Counter Defendant Tarla Makaeffs (“Makaeff’) and Defendant/Counterclaimant Trump University, LLC’s (“Trump University”) supplemental briefing regarding Makaeffs special motion to strike Trump University’s counterclaim, (Dkt. No. 14). (Dkt. Nos. 294; 300; 312.) The Court held a hearing on the matter on June 13, 2014. Amber Eck, Esq. and Helen Zeldes, Esq. appeared on behalf of the moving party,…