Byron D. Neely v. Nanci Wilson, Cbs Stations Group Of…

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court reversed the appellate court and remanded for further proceedings, holding that Dr. Neely raised a genuine issue of material fact as to the truth of the broadcast’s gist that he was disciplined for operating while taking dangerous drugs, that the official/judicial‑proceedings and fair‑comment privileges do not automatically bar liability, that Neely is not a limited‑purpose public figure, and that negligence remains a factual issue. The dissenting justices argue the broadcast was substantially true and should have been protected.