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llenging the final judgment solely as to the malicious prosecution claim. 2. After the parties' briefs were filed, this Court issued its decision in Fischer v. Debrincat, 169 So. 3d 1204 (Fla. 4th DCA 2015), declining to follow Wolfe and EFTA00612483 certifying conflict with Wolfe regarding applicatio

e because the contested acts "occurred during and arose out of and were related to and connected with a pending civil action." However, pursuant to Fischer, the litigation privilege does not apply in such cases unless an element of malicious prosecution is lacking. Accordingly, considering this first f

rocess claims filed against Epstein by the appellant, Bradley J. Edwards. The trial judge relied in part upon the then binding precedent of Wolfe v. Foreman, 128 So. 3d 67 (Fla. 3d DCA 2013) (holding that the litigation privilege applies to causes of action for malicious prosecution and abuse of process

. (A copy of Epstein's Answer Brief is attached as Exhibit B). While the appeal was pending at the Fourth District, that court issued an opinion in Fischer v. Debrincat, 169 So.3d 1204 (Fla. 4th DCA 2015), approved, 217 So.3d 68 (Fla. 2017). In Fischer, the court held that the litigation privilege could

e Fourth District, that court issued an opinion in Fischer v. Debrincat, 169 So.3d 1204 (Fla. 4th DCA 2015), approved, 217 So.3d 68 (Fla. 2017). In Fischer, the court held that the litigation privilege could not be applied to bar a claim for malicious prosecution or abuse of process. The court certified

issue was one for the jury. However, this Court granted summary judgment in favor of Epstein based on the litigation privilege, relying on Wolfe v. Foreman, 128 So.3d 67 (Fla. 3d DCA 2013). Accordingly, Final Judgment was entered in favor of Epstein. 2 EFTA00613502 Edwards appealed the summary judgm

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v. U.S. Fire Ins. Co., 639 So. 2d 606, 608 (Fla.1994); see also Echevarria, McCalla, Raymer, Barrett & Frappier v. Cole, 950 So. 2d 380 (Fla. 2007). Fischer argues that his malicious prosecution lawsuit, which is premised solely upon the Debrincats' prior filing of a cause of action against him is "not

2d 626 (D. N.J. 2011). 9 Watts v. Gerking, 111 Or. 641, 228 P. 135 (1924) 10 Wiggs v. Farmer, 205 Va. 149, 135 S.E.2d 829 (1964) 10 Wolfe v. Foreman, 128 So. 3d 67 (Fla. 3d DCA 2013). 1 Young v. First State Bank, Watonga, 628 P.2d 707 (Okla. 1981). 10 OTHER AUTHORITIES Cal. Civ. Proc. Code

s prosecution action and certifying to the Supreme Court of Florida conflict with Wolfe. In Edwards' appeal, the Fourth District reversed based upon Fischer, and again certified conflict. Edwards v. Epstein, 178 So. 3d 942 (Fla. 4th DCA 2015). Epstein filed for review in the Supreme Court. The Supreme C

heard argument solely as to the litigation privilege. 2 EFTA00808206 the litigation privilege based upon the then binding precedent of Wolfe v. Foreman, 128 So. 3d 67 (Fla. 3d DCA 2013). Final judgment was thereafter entered in favor of Epstein. Edwards appealed the judgment as it pertained to his

prosecution action and certifying to the Supreme Court of Florida conflict with Wolfe. In Edwards' appeal, the Fourth District reversed based upon Fischer, and again certified conflict. Edwards v. Epstein, 178 So. 3d 942 (Fla. 4th DCA 2015). Epstein filed for review in the Supreme Court. The Supreme Co

order granting summary judgment in favor of Epstein upon application of the litigation privilege based upon the then binding precedent of Wolfe v. Foreman, 128 So. 3d 67 (Fla. 3d DCA 2013). Final judgment was thereafter entered in favor of Epstein. Edwards appealed the judgment as it pertained to his

prosecution action and certifying to the Supreme Court of Florida conflict with Wolfe. In Edwards' appeal, the Fourth District reversed based upon Fischer, and again certified conflict. Edwards v. Epstein, 178 So. 3d 942 (Fla. 4th DCA 2015). Epstein filed for review in the Supreme Court. The Supreme Co

EFTA00583962 summary judgment in favor of Epstein upon application of the litigation privilege based upon the then binding precedent of Wolfe v. Foreman, 128 So. 3d 67 (Fla. 3d DCA 2013). Final judgment was thereafter entered in favor of Epstein. Edwards appealed the judgment as it pertained to his

Matter. On or about March 22, 2016, this Court denied Epstein's Motion, without prejudice, stating that if there was "movement" on the Debrincat v. Fischer matter, then it would entertain this Motion. Since the March 22, hearing date, the Debrincat case has been fully briefed and Oral Argument has been

t between the Fourth District Court of Appeal's decision in this matter and the decision rendered by the Third District Court of Appeal in Wolfe v. Foreman, 128 So. 3d 67 (Fla. 3d DCA 2013). Alternatively, should this Court not enter an Order staying these proceedings, Epstein requests that this Court