Thomas N. Eckerle v. Katz & Korin, P.C. and Michael W. Hile

May, Judge.

Thomas N. Eckerle (“Eckerle”) appeals the trial court’s grant of partial sum mary judgment in favor of Katz & Korin, P.C. (“Katz”) and Michael W. Hile (“Hile”) (collectively, “Law Firm”). He presents several issues for our review, one of which we find dispositive: whether the trial court erred when it determined Law Firm was immune from liability under the absolute privilege doctrine for any statements made about Eckerle. We affirm.

Facts and Procedural History

This action was born of a more-than-a-decade-long series of claims centered around a failed utility company, the history of…