Nickel v. Carter

{¶ 1} In the spring of 1999, Robin L. Carter reported alleged abuse of her niece to a guidance counselor at her niece’s school. As a result of this report, appellee Lesley L. Nickel was tried for rape, gross sexual imposition, and sexual imposition. Nickel was found not guilty on all charges.

{¶ 2} After the trial, Nickel and his wife sued Carter for slander, malicious prosecution, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligent infliction of emotional distress, conspiracy, and loss of consortium. Carter denied the allegations in the Nickels’ complaint and counterclaimed for…