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Dismissal of Defamation and False Light Claim under Tennessee Public Participation Act partially reversed.

Day on Torts

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Defendant filed a petition for dismissal pursuant to the TPPA, and after finding that the TPPA applied, that plaintiff was a limited-purpose public figure in the context of this action, and that plaintiff “had not established a prima facie case for actual malice,” the trial court dismissed the case. The TPPA, Tenn.

Prima Facie Case

Prima Facie Case Tort Real Estate Statute

Proper analysis for petition to dismiss under Tennessee Public Participation Act (TPPA).

Day on Torts

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The Court of Appeals explained that although the TPPA is a relatively new statute, case law has established “two general conclusions” regarding the proper procedure when a motion to dismiss is filed thereunder. The TPPA, a relatively new statute, continues to be more defined as additional cases are litigated and appealed thereunder.

Prima Facie Case

Prima Facie Case Tort Statute Construction

Paralegal Brief

Dismissal of Defamation and False Light Claim under Tennessee Public Participation Act partially reversed.

Proper analysis for petition to dismiss under Tennessee Public Participation Act (TPPA).

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