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Appeals court reviews immunity for defense-contractor reports in Missler v. Lockheed
Summary
The court considered whether a private defense contractor enjoys absolute immunity for statements made in required federal reports and whether exceptions (rumor/innuendo, falsity) apply; the panel heard competing precedent-based arguments and took the matter under advisement.
The Appeals Court heard argument in Missler v. Lockheed Martin Corp. (24P.706) over whether a defense contractor is absolutely immune for statements it places in federal reporting systems or government-directed reports and whether exceptions apply when allegations are allegedly false or based on rumor.
Plaintiff's counsel Nina Callan said Massachusetts and federal precedent do not support a broad, across-the-board absolute…
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