· 4/9/2021
Carter v. Pristine Senior Living & Post-Acute Care
Citations
- 170 N.E.3d 544
- 2021 Ohio 1211
Syllabus
The trial court did not err by granting summary judgment for appellees on appellants' claim for defamation. The allegedly defamatory statements, made in a report to police of criminal activity, were entitled to qualified privilege. There was no evidence that the statements were motivated by actual malice. Judgment affirmed.
Judges: Hall
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