Johnson v. Symantec Corp.

ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT BRUNTON’S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

FOGEL, District Judge.

Defendant Thomas Brunton’s motion for summary judgment, argued May 17, 1999, requires the Court to address a split of authority concerning whether police reports constitute official communications entitled to an absolute privilege pursuant to California Civil Code § 47. The Court concludes that an absolute privilege is applicable and thus will render judgment in favor of Brunton. 1

I. Facts

This case arises from a workplace dispute between Plaintiff and Brunton, who was Plaintiffs subordinate. The dispute may or…