Pawlovich v. Linke

FLEMMER, Circuit Judge.

[¶ 1.] Sally Pawlovich (Pawlovich) appeals the trial court’s grant of summary judgment holding that Donna Linke (Linke) was protected by the official proceedings privilege in this defamation action. Linke has also filed a notice of review contending the alleged defamatory statement was protected by the common interest privilege. We reverse and remand.

FACTS

[¶ 2.] Pawlovich is a registered nurse and worked in that capacity for the Huron Regional Medical Center (HRMC) in May 2001. Linke had formerly been a nurse at HRMC and was acquainted with Pawlo-vich. Linke’s mother…