Colson v. Grohman

OPINION

ERIC ANDELL, Justice.

We are asked to decide if the trial court erred in rendering summary judgment for appellees Paul Grohman, Mike Hogg, Jack Roberts, and Stella Roberts on Joy Niday Colson’s claims for defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress. We affirm.

Procedural History

Colson’s initial suit for defamation was filed against various parties, including Jack and Stella Roberts, on October 4, 1993. Hogg was added as a defendant in August 1994, and Grohman was added as a defendant in December 1994. Colson’s seventh amended petition alleged claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983…