Supreme Court of Rhode Island

George Karousos v. Jonathan Pardee — Robinson, J., Concurring in Part and Dissenting in Part

April 23, 20102010 R.I. LEXIS 47

Summary

Justice Robinson concurs that the defendants are not entitled to attorneys' fees for their failed summary‑judgment motion and certiorari petition, but dissents from the majority’s affirmation of the Superior Court’s summary‑judgment award and fee award, arguing that the anti‑SLAPP statute’s subjective‑baselessness inquiry is a factual issue unsuitable for summary judgment.