Warren Whisenhunt v. Matthew Lippincott and Creg Parks

OPINION ON REMAND

Opinion on Remand by

Justice Moseley

Warren Whisenhunt, a certified registered nurse anesthetist, brought suit against Matthew Lippincott and Creg Parks, both administrators at First Surgery Suites, LLC (FSS). In his suit, Whi-senhunt alleged that Lippincott and Parks had made disparaging remarks about him to others and, in doing so, had defamed him, had tortuously interfered with existing business relationships and with prospective business relationships, and had engaged in a civil conspiracy against him.

Lippincott and Parks responded by claiming protection under the Texas…