DEAR v. DEVANEY

No. 12-P-721.

83 Mass. App. Ct. 285 (2013)

ANTHONY DEAR v. JOHN DEVANEY & others.

Appeals Court of Massachucetts, Suffolk.

February 14, 2013.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Timothy M. Burke for the plaintiff.

Douglas I. Louison for the defendants.

Present: KAFKER, MILKEY, & AGNES, JJ.


KAFKER, J.

The primary issue presented is whether defamatory statements made by police officers in their report of their investigation of an entertainment license violation are absolutely privileged. The officers were sued for defamation and intentional interference with advantageous relationships. The plaintiff, Anthony Dear, a State trooper, was accused of causing or contributing to licensing violations and other...

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