Michelle S. Parker has filed a lawsuit alleging defamation, public humiliation, and emotional distress against an individual who she claims has severely impacted her personal and professional life. The complaint was filed on September 16, 2024, in the Alexandria City Court, Parish of Rapides, State of Louisiana, naming Alex Felter as the defendant.
The case centers around a series of events that took place on or about June 28, 2023. According to Parker's petition, Felter made false and damaging statements about her to her manager and others, with the intent to tarnish her reputation. These allegations include being falsely accused of being taken away by Fort Worth Police and behaving erratically. Parker cites Louisiana Civil Code Article § 2315.6 as grounds for her defamation claim.
Parker also accuses Felter of public humiliation by engaging in actions that caused significant emotional distress. She recounts an incident where Felter allegedly attempted to prevent her from leaving a hotel by involving other individuals in a "tug-of-war" over her luggage. This incident reportedly occurred after Parker was informed by her supervisor that she needed to leave the hotel due to unspecified issues during training.
In addition to defamation and public humiliation, Parker claims that Felter's actions have caused undue stress, anxiety, and depression. She asserts that his behavior forced her to seek professional help and exhaust all of her sick and annual leave for the year. Despite repeated requests for him to cease his actions, Parker alleges that Felter continued his harassment.
Parker is seeking several forms of relief from the court. She requests a formal injunction against Felter to prevent further defamatory statements or actions that could harm her character or professional standing. Additionally, she seeks compensatory damages amounting to $50,000 plus court costs for emotional distress and reputational harm caused by Felter's actions. Parker also asks for punitive damages as a deterrent against similar conduct in the future.
Representing Michelle S. Parker are attorneys whose names are not specified in the document provided. The case is presided over by judges at the Alexandria City Court under Case ID: 1:24-cv-01633-TAD-JPM.