Terrence McAvoy

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Absolute Litigation Privilege Bars Claims Stemming From Communications Related to Litigation

Michael Qualizza v. Neil D. Freeman, et al., 2024 IL App (1st) 231534-U (July 26, 2024) - Brief Summary - The First District Appellate Court in Illinois reaffirmed the broad scope of the absolute litigation privilege in...more

8/23/2024 / Absolute Privilege , Defamation , Judicial Proceedings , Litigation Privilege , Testimonial Statements

Absolute Litigation Privilege Bars Claim for Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress Even Where Conduct is Unreasonable

During the divorce proceedings of Stacy and Dru Goodman, Stacy discovered that Dru had hired investigators to surveil her for over three years. After the conclusion of divorce proceedings, Stacy filed suit against Dru...more

6/14/2023 / Absolute Privilege , Defamation , Divorce , Emotional Distress Damages , Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress , Marriage , Surveillance

Plaintiff's Claim Based on Threatening Statements Barred by Illinois' Absolute Litigation Privilege

Bedin v. Northwestern Memorial Hosp., 2021 IL App (1st) 190723-U - An Illinois appellate court affirmed the dismissal of plaintiff's intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED) claim based on the absolute litigation...more

5/13/2021 / Absolute Privilege , Affirmative Defenses , Guardianships , Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress , Power of Attorney , Time-Barred Claims

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