Rong-Sheng, Inc. v. Yang
Appellant, an attorney who filed the instant suit for wrongful eviction of his clients against a motel owner, appeals from the trial courts order denying his special motion to strike a cross-complaint brought by the motel owner against him that appellant claims is a strategic lawsuit against public participation (SLAPP). (See Code Civ. Proc., 425.16.) Court conclude the trial court did not err in denying the motion to strike. Appellants representations and promises to the motel owner regarding payment of his clients back rent were not made in furtherance of appellants constitutional right of petition and free speech. Court affirm.
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