Byars v. Kolodziej

Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE CRAVEN

delivered the opinion of the court:

Plaintiff, who is conceded to be a “public figure,” appeals from the dismissal of his amended complaint for libel. The complaint alleged six counts of libel and one count of tortious interference with a contract. All counts of the complaint were dismissed on defendants’ motion but plaintiff argues only the issues relating to libel on appeal. Neither does plaintiff challenge the dismissal as to the defendants other than defendant Kolodziej.

The action arises from the controversy surrounding the decision whether or not to grant…