Jackson v. Rohm & Haas Co.

COLINS, J.,

I. PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Plaintiff Mark Jackson, sued Rohm and Haas Company, Michael McLaughlin, Celia Joseph, and Wayne Davis for invasion of privacy, intentional infliction of emotional distress and civil conspiracy. Original service of this action was served upon defendants on June 17, 1999. Plaintiff also sued June McCrory for defamation. Original service of this action was served upon June McCrory on July 1, 1999. On August 31, 2000, the two cases were consolidated. A jury was selected on September 21, 2001. In the middle of the trial, Michael McLaughlin, Celia Joseph, and Wayne…