Malone v. Sewell

OPINION

ANNE GARDNER, Justice.

I. Introduction

Shaun Malone appeals from the trial court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of Barbara Sewell on Malone’s claims for sexual exploitation, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and sexual assault. We will affirm in part and reverse and remand in part.

II. Factual and procedural background

Sewell was Malone’s psychotherapist from November 1995 until June 1996. Shortly after their therapeutic relationship ended, Malone and Sewell commenced a sexual relationship. The sexual relationship began in Fort Worth, then continued when Malone and Sewell moved to…