Kurtz v. Williams

Benham, Judge.

Appellant Kurtz is the superintendent of Central State Hospital and appellee Williams is an employee there. Williams filed suit against Kurtz, alleging that Kurtz had libeled and slandered him by saying that Williams, a married man, was having an extramarital affair with another hospital employee in his office during office hours. The trial court entered judgment on the jury award to appellee of $1.00 in general damages and $10,000 in exemplary damages.

1. Contrary to appellant’s assertion, appellee’s suit against appellant was not barred by the doctrine of official immunity. The…