David Byars and wife, Elizabeth Byars, M.D. v. Randy Frazier and Jeff Kelley

Case Number
W2011-01771-COA-R3-CV

The trial court granted Defendants’ motion to dismiss, finding, among other things, that Defendants were entitled to GTLA immunity. Because we find a question of fact exists as to whether Defendants acted within the scope of their employment in communicating with Plaintiff’s teaching supervisor, in communicating with the named individuals, and in ordering destruction of the surveillance video tapes, we reverse the trial court’s dismissal of Plaintiffs’ slander, false light, defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress and loss of consortium claims with regard to such conduct. The decision of the trial court is affirmed in all other respects. The case is remanded for further proceedings consistent with this opinion.

Authoring Judge
Presiding Judge Alan E. Highers
Originating Judge
Judge William B. Acree
Case Name
David Byars and wife, Elizabeth Byars, M.D. v. Randy Frazier and Jeff Kelley
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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