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Fontani v. Wells Fargo Investments, LLC

California Court of Appeal

Decided May 19, 2005No. A106304PublishedCited by 20 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion

KAY, P. J.

Marco Fontani sued his former employer, Wells Fargo Investments, LLC (Wells Fargo), stating 10 claims all based on the circumstances surrounding his October 2002 termination. Among his allegations, Fontani claims Wells Fargo defamed him and interfered with his prospective business advantage when it submitted a Form U-5 to the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) that described the reasons for his termination. Wells Fargo moved to strike the defamation and interference with prospective business advantage claims under the anti-SLAPP law (strategic lawsuit against…

2Cases cited32 opinions

  1. Equilon Enterprises v. Consumer Cause, Inc.California Supreme Court · 2002
  2. Silberg v. AndersonCalifornia Supreme Court · 1990
  3. Briggs v. Eden Council for Hope & OpportunityCalifornia Supreme Court · 1999
  4. Wilson v. Parker, Covert & ChidesterCalifornia Supreme Court · 2002
  5. Wilcox v. Superior CourtCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1994

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3Cited by20 opinions

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