Yeung v. MARIC

OPINION

GEMMILL, Judge.

¶ 1 Anthony Yeung, M.D., sued Zoran Marie, M.D., for defamation and false light invasion of privacy. The trial court granted summary judgment to Dr. Marie, finding statements Dr. Marie made in an independent medical examination report — prepared in connection with a private, contractual arbitration proceeding — are protected by the absolute privilege afforded to participants in judicial proceedings. Dr. Yeung appeals, arguing that the trial court erred in finding Dr. Marie’s statements are privileged. Because we agree with the trial court that the statements are covered…