Pisharodi v. Barrash

OPINION

Justice GARZA.

Opinion by

Appellant challenges a trial court’s award of summary judgment in favor of appellees on a claim of libel asserted against them by appellant. In this appeal, we decide whether the allegedly libelous statements are protected speech and if not, whether they are privileged communications. We answer both issues in the negative and reverse the trial court’s judgment in favor of appellees.

Factual Background

This action stems from medical treatment given to Juan Escobedo (“Escobe-do”) by appellant, Madhaven Pisharodi, M.D. (“Dr. Pisharodi”), a doctor specializing in…