BOSTICH v. UNITED STATES TRUST CORP.


233 A.D.2d 193 (1996)

650 N.Y.S.2d 524

Ann Bostich et al., Appellants, v. United States Trust Corporation et al., Respondents

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.

November 19, 1996


The action was properly dismissed because plaintiffs failed to establish any link between the allegedly defamatory utterances and the parties being sued. Moreover, the statements, viewed in context, are constitutionally protected expressions of opinion. We also agree with the IAS Court that the action is frivolous and a sanction of $500 against plaintiffs and $500 against their attorneys is warranted pursuant to...

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