Garza v. Farias
FACTS
Eduardo G. Garza and Uni-Trade Fowarding, L.C., “the plaintiffs” filed a defamation suit against Dr. Hector Farias and Voices in Democratic Actions (VIDA), “the defendants”. This was in result of alleged political ties with Garza and Laredo city council members. This political tie resulted in his companies winning on a bid for the proposed lease. The defamation among Garza was the importance of this case. The defendants then filed a motion to dismiss to the Texas Citizen’s Participation Act, and the appeal followed.
ISSUES
Was there a violation of the First Amendment on defamation and with what evidence?
DECISION
The trial court denied the defendant’s motion to dismiss. They reversed the trial court’s order and rendered
FACTS
Eduardo G. Garza and Uni-Trade Fowarding, L.C., “the plaintiffs” filed a defamation suit against Dr. Hector Farias and Voices in Democratic Actions (VIDA), “the defendants”. This was in result of alleged political ties with Garza and Laredo city council members. This political tie resulted in his companies winning on a bid for the proposed lease. The defamation among Garza was the importance of this case. The defendants then filed a motion to dismiss to the Texas Citizen’s Participation Act, and the appeal followed.
ISSUES
Was there a violation of the First Amendment on defamation and with what evidence?
DECISION
The trial court denied the defendant’s motion to dismiss. They reversed the trial court’s order and rendered