Francis Roy, M.D. v. The City of Harriman

OPINION

CHARLES D. SUSANO, JR., J.,

delivered the opinion of the court,

in which SHARON G. LEE, J., joined. D. MICHAEL SWINEY, J., filed a separate concurring opinion.

This cause of action arises out of statements made by Dr. William E. Bennett to PHP Companies, Inc. (“PHP”), a health insurance company, regarding Dr. Francis Roy. Dr. Roy alleges that, in connection with PHP’s review of Dr. Roy’s application to become an approved PHP provider, Dr. Bennett made written statements that reflected poorly on Dr. Roy’s work history and qualifications. Dr. Roy claims that these statements were false and…