Copp

This appeal is from a summary judgment dismissing the plaintiffs’ complaint for defamation and related tort causes of action. We affirm the judgment.

Facts

On February 24, 1994, Douglas F. Copp, and two organizations under his control, The American Rescue Team, and Earthquake Preparedness and Rescue of California (hereafter referred to collectively as Copp), filed a complaint against a county officer, Kent F. Paxton (hereafter Paxton), the County of San Mateo, and the San Mateo Operational Area Office of Emergency Services (hereafter referred to collectively as County), alleging causes of action for defamation, invasion of privacy by placing plaintiff in a false light, intentional interference with prospective economic advantage, and intentional interference with contract. Paxton and County subsequently moved for summary judgment, relying chiefly on the executive officer privilege of Civil Code section 47, subdivision (a). In a hearing on February 2, 1995, the court granted the motion for summary judgment upon a finding that all the communications “complained of here are absolutely privileged under Civil Code section 47, [subdivision] (a).” Copp appeals from the…