American Pet Motels, Inc. v. Chicago Veterinary Medical Ass'n

PRESIDING JUSTICE STAMOS

delivered the opinion of the court:

This is an action for libel and slander. The plaintiffs are American Pet Motels, Inc. (APM), and Robert Leeds and John Zevchak, two of APM’s officers. The alleged slander was spoken by defendant M. A. Cosnow, a veterinarian. The alleged libel was published by defendant Chicago Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA). Plaintiffs also claim that defendants have tortiously interfered with plaintiffs’ business relationships and have violated the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act. Plaintiffs seek damages and injunctive relief. The trial…