Haulbrooks v. Overton

Shaw, Judge:

Gerald L. Haulbrooks sued Steve Overton and State Telecasting Co., doing business as WCBD-TV Channel 2, for libel in news broadcasting. From an order granting Overton and Channel 2 a directed verdict, Haulbrooks appeals. We affirm.

Haulbrooks is the chairman of the Saint Andrews Parks and Playground Commission, and claims he was defamed by three news broadcasts reported by Overton on Channel 2. Overton’s investigation began as the result of a SLED investigation aimed at Charlie Low, Director of the Commission. Prior to December of 1981, Low had improperly used materials and labor…