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Appeals Court revisits civil-conspiracy verdict and scope of absolute litigation privilege
Summary
The Havville Stem appeal asks whether pretrial settlement negotiations and statements are protected by the absolute litigation privilege and whether a jury verdict on conspiracy and fees should stand; defense argued privilege shields negotiation tactics, while plaintiffs said threats and coercive conduct were proven at trial.
Defense counsel in Havville Stem LLC v. Jennings urged the Appeals Court to reverse a jury verdict and bar liability under the absolute litigation privilege, arguing the statements at issue were part of negotiations and prelitigation communications protected to ensure free advocacy. Counsel emphasized earlier appellate rulings and asked the court to apply…
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