Supreme Court of New Hampshire

Cheers P.R. & C. Gaming Corporation & a. v. New Hampshire Lottery Commission & a.

November 3, 2023

Summary

The Supreme Court affirmed the Superior Court’s dismissal of the plaintiffs’ claims, holding that sovereign immunity was not waived under RSA 541-B:1 or RSA 491:8, that the commission director was protected by official‑capacity immunity, and that the alleged defamatory statements were truthful. The court also noted that the plaintiffs’ request regarding Primex was procedurally improper.