Ray v. Connell

Jerry Ray filed suit against Martin Connell alleging defamation. Defendant sought punitive damages, general damages based on a lost real estate commission, damages for tortious interference with business interests, and general damages for mental anguish and suffering. The district court granted summary judgment in favor of Connell. The Supreme Court affirmed, holding that Connell was entitled to judgment as a matter of law on (1) Ray’s defamation claim based on a conversation between Connell and Jim Ronquillo; (2) Ray’s defamation claim based on comments Connell made at two Billings City Council meetings; and (3) Ray’s claims claims of tortious interference with business interests and general damages for mental anguish and suffering based on Connell’s alleged defamation of Ray’s character. View "Ray v. Connell" on Justia Law