Defendants Michael Klosk’s motion is GRANTED.

On December 20, 2016, Plaintiff Corey Grey filed the instant malicious prosecution suit against Defendants George Gelsebach, William Vallejos, and Michael Klosk. This case arises out of a series of underlying unlawful detainer dispute between the parties. Plaintiff prevailed on the third unlawful detainer action and followed with this suit.

Gelsebach filed an anti-SLAPP motion. On February 27, 2018, the trial court denied the motion and an appeal followed. On April 16, 2020, the Court received a remittitur on appeal. The appellate court reversed the denial of the motion, holding that Gelsebach had probable cause to bring the third unlawful detainer action. On October 7, 2020, the Court entered judgment against Plaintiff on that basis.

On August 27, 2020, Klosk filed the instant unopposed motion for judgment on the pleadings.

Legal Standard

A defendant’s motion for judgment on the pleadings may be made after the time to demur has expire