Hahn v. City of Kenner

ORDER AND REASONS

FALLON, District Judge.

The issue before the Court is Defendant Kendrick Hollis’ motion for summary judgment. For the reasons stated below, the motion for summary judgment is GRANTED as it pertains to any 42 U.S.C. § 1983 claims, and DENIED, pending further deposition and pleading, as to plaintiffs state law defamation claim.

I. BACKGROUND

Plaintiff P.J. Hahn’s claim concerns statements made over the air by State Senator Kendrick Hollis on a June 6,1996 radio show hosted by Keith Rush. The pertinent portion of the show discussed Hahn’s March 7, 1996 appointment to the East…