Flugge v. Wagner

SABERS, Justice.

A dispute arose between two certified public accountants concerning their employment relationship and the handling of each other’s clients. Flugge sued Wagner for breach of contract and libel for written statements made by Wagner to the South Dakota Board of Accountancy (Board). Wagner counterclaimed for libel based on Flugge’s complaint to the Board. The trial court granted summary judgment on both libel suits because all statements were privileged. Flugge appeals. We affirm.

FACTS

Richard Flugge (Flugge) hired Steven Wagner (Wagner), under an employment agreement dated…