Paul for Council v. Hanyecz

Opinion

CROSKEY, Acting P. J.

In this appeal, plaintiff challenges the determination of the trial court that plaintiff’s suit is what is commonly known as a SLAPP suit (strategic lawsuit against public participation [Code Civ. Proc., § 425.16 (section 425.16)]). Based on such determination, the trial court struck plaintiff’s complaint and dismissed the suit when plaintiff failed to establish a probability of success on his claims. Thereafter, defendants, who are Ricki Hanyecz, Michael Hanyecz, and Sima Katzir, moved for an award of attorney’s fees and costs. The court granted defendants’…