Plumley v. Landmark Chevrolet, Inc.

DUHÉ, Circuit Judge:

George Plumley (“Plumley”) sued Landmark Chevrolet, Inc. (“Landmark”) and Donald Hamilton (“Hamilton”), a Landmark salesman, alleging slander, intentional inflic tion of emotional distress, and violations of both the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (“DTPA”) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) based upon statements Hamilton made. Plumley died before the suit was resolved. His wife, Dorothy (“Appellant”), was substituted as plaintiff. Landmark and Hamilton moved for summary judgment. The magistrate judge, to whom the case was referred, recommended summary…