William Fitzmaurice, Dorothy Fitzmaurice, Gregory Brumbaugh and Karen McClure v. Harvella Jones

OPINION WILLIAM J. BOYCE, Justice.

In cause number 14-12-00963-CV, Michael E. Fitzmaurice appeals from the trial court’s order denying his motion to dismiss Harvella Jones’s suit against him. In cause number 14-12-01121-CV, William Fitzmaurice, Dorothy Fitzmaurice, Gregory Brumbaugh, and Karen McClure appeal from the trial court’s order denying their motion to dismiss Jones’s suit against them. We reverse and remand.

Overview

This appeal focuses on the “Texas Citizens Participation Act,” which is codified in Chapter 27 of the Civil Practices and Remedies Code under the heading “Actions Involving…