On Aug. 30, 160th District Judge Jim Jordan in Dallas granted the pet owners’ motion seeking a dismissal based on the Texas Anti-SLAPP statute, or what’s also known as the Citizens Participation Act. The Anti-SLAPP statute allows a judge to dismiss frivolous lawsuits filed against individuals who speak out about a matter of public concern.
Jordan dismissed the pet-sitting company’s libel and nondisparagement clause claims. The judge also ruled that the pet owners should be awarded reasonable attorney fees and sanctions, although he did not yet determine the exact amount.
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