Bauer v. State

SIMONETT, Justice.

In this case, we conclude that official immunity does not apply to a defamation action against public officials. We reverse and remand to the trial court.

Some facts and procedural background are necessary to put the issue on appeal in its proper setting. Plaintiff-respondent Sharon Y. Bauer was employed by the State of Minnesota at its Faribault Regional Treatment Center. She held the position of program plan coordinator for developmentally-disabled clients in the building where defendant-appellant Roger VanBuren was group supervisor and defendant-appellant Jane Ric-hert was…