ATN Marts, Inc. v. Ireland
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
Order unanimously affirmed without costs. Memorandum: Supreme Court properly determined that defendant Ireland was entitled to summary judgment dismissing this defamation action against her. Statements made by an elected official on a matter of public concern in which she has an interest are protected by a conditional or qualified privilege (see, Matter of Gleich v Kissinger, 111 AD2d 130; Parker Co. v Silver City Crystal Co., 142 Conn 605, 615-616, 116 A2d 440, 445; see generally, Prosser and Keeton, Torts § 115 [5th ed]). Ireland’s statements concerning the exchange of Town land for a…
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