Pearce v. Courier-Journal & Louisville Times Co.

WILHOIT, Judge.

Dr. Charles E. Pearce appeals from a judgment on the pleadings dismissing his complaint against the Courier-Journal and Louisville Times Company, which publishes the newspapers of the same names, and two of its reporters, Mike Huber and Sharon LaFraniere, for damages arising out of libel, invasion of privacy, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The complaint was based upon six newspaper articles published a total of nine times.

The appellant’s complaint was filed March 10, 1983. On April 1, 1983, the appellees, without answering, filed a motion “pursuant to CR 12…