Klein & Associates Political Relations v. Port Arthur Independent School District

Philip Klein publishes his commentary on local issues on an internet website entitled the Southeast Texas Political Review. Kleins website article in April 2000 labeled that years prom at Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur, Texas, as "TJs Prom From Hell" and quoted a source who described it as a "huge gang fight." The Port Arthur Independent School District ("District") sued Klein & Associates Political Relations, Klein Investments, Inc., Southeast Texas Political Review, and Philip R. Klein (collectively "Klein") for defamation. This court affirmed a summary judgment in favor of Klein on the Districts defamation cause of action. See Port Arthur Indep. Sch. Dist. v. Klein, 70 S.W.3d 349, 353 (Tex. App.--Beaumont 2002, no pet.).