Prokop v. Hoch

Unlike fine wine, most lengthy and acrimonious lawsuits do not age well. This dispute between Robert J. Prokop and Nancy Hoch is no exception. Prokop seeks recovery from Hoch, Richard Hoch, and the law firm of Hoch & Steinheider (hereinafter collectively the appellees) for libel or slander, malicious prosecution, and for filing a frivolous pleading. The appellees demurred to Prokop’s fourth amended petition on the bases that any causes of action arising from a previous lawsuit filed by Hoch against Prokop were barred by the statute of limitations and that the remainder of Prokop’s petition…