Defamation case 573
April 17th, 2012 
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Hecimovich v Encinal School Parent Teacher Organization 203 Cal.App.4th 450 (2012) (1/ 2) Anti-SLAPP. Hecimovich removed as volunteer coach of 4th grade after-school sports, and sued those responsible for defamation, breach of contract, etc., all arising out of one player’s substantial misconduct. § 425.16 motion denied on first prong (that defamation cannot be subject to anti-SLAPP), reversed. San-Diego-Auto-Accident-lawyer [1] Motion to augment record on appeal, to include first amended complaint filed after motion filed, denied. Amended complaint after 425.16 motion filed is forbidden. Nguyen-Lam 171 CA4th 858-implicit amendment to conform to 425.16 motion’s proof-limited to its unusual facts. [2] Defamation actions are subject to anti-SLAPP, the very first of favored SLAPPable causes of action. [3] Matter is of public interest: Court cites, inter alia, millions of Google hits for “problem parents in youth sports” and “problem coaches in youth sports.” [4] No probability of success on merits where neither defamatory statements nor malice to defeat qualified privilege § 47(c), and elements of a contract not alleged. [5] Contract actions are within scope of anti-SLAPP. San Diego personal injury attorney