Practice point: No defamation claim lies if a complaint's allegations are pertinent to the action, since they are protected by the judicial proceedings privilege.
Students should note that the one-year statute of limitations for libel and slander starts to run on the date of publication.
Case: Casa de Meadows, Inc. v. Zaman, NY Slip Op 06712 (1st Dept 2010)
Here is the decision.
Tomorrow's issue: Motion practice.
