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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Hoffman v. Davenport-Metcalf, 851 A.2d 1083 (2004)

Citation
Hoffman v. Davenport-Metcalf, 851 A.2d 1083 (2004)
Parent Document
Hoffman v. Davenport-Metcalf, 851 A.2d 1083 (2004)
Jurisdiction
Rhode Island (state)
Effective Date
2004-06-21

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In response to these various lawsuits, plaintiffs filed an action against defendants alleging retaliation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, abuse of process, and malicious prosecution. The plaintiffs allege that these causes of action arise from defendants’ wrongful and retaliatory prosecution of the civil and criminal complaints filed against them. The plaintiffs were represented by counsel when they commenced this action, but counsel withdrew shortly thereafter. The defendants’ answer denied plaintiffs’ charges on several grounds, including that plaintiffs’ claims were barred by G.L. 1956 chapter 33 of title 9, the Limits on Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Act (the anti-SLAPP statute). The defendants also *1087counterclaimed for costs and attorneys’ fees under § 9-3S-2(d) of the anti-SLAPP statute and for abuse of process, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and harassment.