Haygood v. Dies

LThe appellant, who is a dentist and a member of the state regulatory board for dentistry, was sued with others for actions taken by the board concerning the plaintiff and his dentist practice. The allegations of the claim were that the appellant acted in concert with others in a conspiracy to slander or defame the character of the plaintiff. Following appellant’s claim for insurance coverage from his homeowner’s insurance, the insurer intervened in the action seeking a declaratory judgment that no coverage or duty to defend was owed under the policy. The trial court rendered judgment on a…