Williamson v. Lucas

171 Ga. App. 695 (1984)

320 S.E.2d 800

WILLIAMSON et al.

v.

LUCAS.

67591.

Court of Appeals of Georgia.

Decided June 22, 1984.

Rehearing Denied July 19, 1984.

J. Dunham McAllister, for appellants.

Denmark Groover, Jr., for appellee.

SOGNIER, Judge.

Lucas sued Williamson and Georgia Communications Corporation for defamation based on statements concerning Lucas made by Williamson during a radio talk show. The jury returned a verdict in favor of Lucas for $75,000 general damages and $125,000 punitive damages. On appeal to this court, the judgment was reversed as to damages. Williamson v. Lucas, 166 Ga. App.…