The appellant appealed a Small Claims Court decision dismissing her defamation and negligence action against the respondent for publishing regulatory disciplinary decisions about her.
The Deputy Judge dismissed the action at a settlement conference on the basis that it was bound to fail because the publication of quasi-judicial decisions is protected by absolute privilege.
The Divisional Court dismissed the appeal, finding no error in the Deputy Judge's conclusion that the claims had no merit and that the action could be summarily dismissed.
