Helfand v. Coane

OPINION

LEE DUGGAN, Jr., Justice (Retired).

William S. Helfand, appellant, sued Bruce Coane and Coane & Associates, ap-pellees (collectively referred to as “Coane”), for defamation, libel per se, libel, slander, negligent supervision and hiring, and tortious interference. The trial court rendered summary judgment in favor of Coane on all claims. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

Background

Helfand and Coane are attorneys who represented opposing parties in federal court. Helfand represented Exxon Chemical Services Americas, Inc., and Coane represented Thibodeaux. Ty Snelling was…