Crocker v. Blake CA3
During an altercation, appellant Michael Joseph Blake’s leg was broken. In connection with that altercation, criminal charges were filed against respondent Cameron Crocker. Blake testified at the criminal trial, which ended in Crocker’s acquittal. Later, Crocker sued Blake, raising five causes of action, including slander and malicious prosecution. Blake filed a special motion to strike under the anti-SLAPP statute (Code Civ. Proc., § 425.16), which the trial court denied. On appeal, Blake argues the trial court erred by not striking Crocker’s slander and malicious prosecution claims. We agree, and therefore reverse and remand with directions.
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