OLSON v. LESCH

A18-1694.

943 N.W.2d 648 (2020)

Lyndsey OLSON, Respondent, v. John LESCH, Appellant.

Supreme Court of Minnesota.

Filed: May 27, 2020.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Lisa M. Lamm Bachman , Tessa Mansfield Hirte , Foley & Mansfield, PLLP, Minneapolis, Minnesota, for respondent.

Marshall H. Tanick , Teresa J. Ayling , Meyer Njus Tanick, PA, Minneapolis, Minnesota, for appellant.


OPINION

The question presented in this case is whether legislative immunity protects the statements made in a letter State Representative John Lesch sent to the mayor of Saint Paul. Respondent Lyndsey Olson, Saint Paul City Attorney, sued Lesch for defamation per se based on statements in the letter. Lesch moved...

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