Colorado Appeals Panel Affirms Legal Immunity for State Attorneys in Defamation Case

A Colorado appeals panel recently confirmed the dismissal of defamation claims made by a state economist against two government attorneys. This decision underscores that the state’s government immunity statute extends to legal practitioners, and that claims of professional misconduct alone do not negate this immunity. This case highlights the challenges of carving out exceptions to established legal immunities. For further details, you can access the article at Law360.