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KNUDSEN v. KANSAS GAS AND ELECTRIC CO.

No. 65616.

807 P.2d 71 (1991)

248 Kan. 469

Kerry KNUDSEN, Appellant, v. KANSAS GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY, a Corporation, Appellee.

Supreme Court of Kansas.

March 1, 1991.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Jim Lawing, Wichita, argued the cause and was on the brief for appellant.

J. Michael Peters, Kansas Gas and Elec. Co., argued the cause, and Stephen W. Cavanaugh and Patrick C. Smith of Fisher, Cavanaugh & Smith, P.A., Topeka, were with him on the brief for appellee.

LOCKETT, Justice:

Kerry Knudsen, plaintiff-appellant, contends that Lyle Koerper, Manager-Corporate Communications for Kansas Gas and Electric Company (KG & E), defendant-appellee, defamed his character and reputation at a meeting among Kansas City Star editors, KG & E personnel, and Kansas City Power and Light (KCPL) personnel. Knudsen appeals the trial court's determinations that (1) his news story made him a public figure; (2) the statements were business...

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