Moore v. Waldrop

Opinion

FELIPE REYNA, Justice.

David E. Moore brought suit against Billy Waldrop claiming slander per se and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The trial court granted Waldrop’s motion for summary judgment. Because we find that Waldrop conclusively established his entitlement to judgment on both of Moore’s claims, we affirm.

Background

In 1997, Moore was an employee of the Limestone County Sheriffs Department. A dispute arose between Moore and some members of the Limestone County Commissioner’s Court, including Commissioner Waldrop. At a restaurant after a Commissioner’s Court meeting,…