The law firm of Davison Eastman Munoz Paone, P.A. recently secured judgement in favor of its client when its motion for summary judgment to dismiss, with prejudice, a complaint alleging defamation and tortious interference with economic advantage was granted by the Superior Court of Monmouth County.
Partner Brian W. Keatts, Esq. served as the lead litigator for the firm in achieving a win and complete vindication for its client, the Defendant.
Brian W. Keatts, Esq.
Partner
Plaintiff filed a Complaint alleging that certain individuals, including the firm’s client, were responsible for posting false and damaging statements about the plaintiff on a website – damaging his reputation and business. In order to sustain a claim for defamation, a party must demonstrate that a false statement was communicated to a third-party that resulted in damage to the aggrieved party. Similarly, in order to sustain a cause of action for tortious interference with economic advantage, a plaintiff must prove that it had a reasonable expectation of economic advantage that was lost as a result of the offending party’s malicious interference, damaging the plaintiff.
Brian and firm defended its client throughout all litigation, ultimately prevailing on a summary judgement motion upon demonstrating the complete absence of liability on the part of its client.
