Legal Opinion

Glassdoor, Inc., Doe 1, and Doe 2 v. Andra Group, Lp

Texas Supreme Court

Decided January 25, 2019No. 17-0463PublishedCited by 42 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtJustice Lehrmann

*525 This case involves a petition under Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 202 to conduct a pre-suit deposition of a website operator. The petitioner seeks to investigate potential defamation and business disparagement claims against several anonymous individuals who posted negative statements about the petitioner on the site. We are asked: (1) whether the Texas Citizen Participation Act's dismissal procedures apply to a Rule 202 proceeding; (2) if so, whether the operator was entitled to dismissal and attorney's fees under the Act; and (3) if not, whether the trial court nevertheless abused its…

2Cases cited20 opinions

  1. Kerry Heckman, on Behalf of Themselves and All Other Persons Similarly Situated v. Williamson CountyTexas Supreme Court · 2012
  2. In re LipskyTexas Supreme Court · 2015
  3. Forbes Inc. v. Granada Biosciences, Inc.Texas Supreme Court · 2003
  4. Camarena v. Texas Employment CommissionTexas Supreme Court · 1988
  5. Childs v. HausseckerTexas Supreme Court · 1998

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3Cited by42 opinions

  1. Calvin Walker v. Beaumont Indep School DistCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 2019
  2. Timothy L. Ashford, PC LLO v. RosesNebraska Supreme Court · 2023
  3. Hughes v. GiammancoCourt of Appeals of Texas · 2019
  4. Allison Publications, LLC v. Jane Doe, Texas Court of Appeals, 2nd District (Fort Worth)2022
  5. Andrew Duncan and Hayley Morris-Duncan v. Acius Group, LP and Survivor Outreach Services, LLC, Texas Court of Appeals, 5th District (Dallas)2019

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