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Civil Litigation

Jan. 2, 2020

Appellate courts split on indemnity claims and anti-SLAPP

Three appellate courts recently reached different conclusions regarding whether a claim for contractual indemnity “arises from” protected petitioning activity within the meaning of California’s anti-SLAPP statute.

Benjamin W. Clements

Associate
TroyGould PC

Email: bclements@troygould.com

Three appellate courts recently reached different conclusions regarding whether a claim for contractual indemnity "arises from" protected petitioning activity within the meaning of California's anti-SLAPP statute. On Dec. 9, Division 4 of the 2nd District Court of Appeal held that such a claim does arise from protected activity. See Long Beac...