The issue in this case is whether a recent decision by the First District Court of Appeal is in conflict with decisions of other DCAs on the issue of litigation immunity privilege. That common-law doctrine means attorneys and other participants in a lawsuit cannot be held liable for statements or acts made in connection with a lawsuit. This case stems from a lawsuit brought by Mr. Cole against the Echevarria law firms. In the lawsuit, Mr. Cole alleges that the law firm violated state law by lying about fees and expenses incurred by the law firm as part of its mortgage foreclosure business. The Echevarria law firms deny the charges were false.