Wade Brady, Petitioner v. Leaanne Klentzman and Carter Publications, Inc. D/b/a the West Fort Bend Star, Inc…

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court affirmed the Court of Appeals' reversal and remand, holding that the newspaper article was a matter of public concern and therefore the plaintiff must prove falsity and actual malice to obtain punitive damages, and that sufficient evidence of actual damages exists. Chief Justice Hecht dissented, arguing that no evidence supported the damages awarded.