Sweitzer v. Outlet Communications, Inc.

Bowman, Judge.

Plaintiff-appellant, Darrell Sweitzer, filed a complaint in the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas against defendants-appellees, Outlet Communications, Inc., d.b.a. WCMH-Channel 4 (“WCMH”), and Richard Skidmore.

The complaint set forth claims for relief based on defamation and conspiracy. The claims stem from a broadcast of a story prepared by Skidmore, an investigative reporter employed by WCMH, about a dispute between appellant, who is a jeweler, and a customer over the sale of a diamond. The common pleas court awarded summary judgment in favor of appellees and dismissed…