The defendant Gregory Carter brought a motion for summary judgment to dismiss the action against him, primarily relying on expert witness immunity.
The plaintiff Rory Sheehan had sued Carter for a report prepared for his ex-wife's family law proceedings, alleging issues with Carter's qualifications as a Psychological Associate and his out-of-court statements regarding his credentials.
The court found that Carter's role as an expert witness, including his report and related out-of-court communications about his qualifications, fell within the scope of absolute expert witness immunity.
The court also noted serious causation and damages issues for the plaintiff.
The motion for summary judgment was granted, dismissing the action against Gregory Carter.
