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Can I sue a casual employer for defamation?

Asked on Nov 10th, 2021 on Elder Law - Florida
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Life long early childhood development and caregiving professional hired as a nanny for 4 kids my wife was fired and accused of stealing trivial items. She has never stolen or been dishonest in her life. She got the job through Care.com who has now cancelled her. Her reputation in the industry is legendary and has been seriously damaged.
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Personal Injury Attorney serving Orlando, FL
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If the employer is set up as a business then they would most likely have liability insurance that would cover advertising torts. If the employer was not set up as a business then the homeowners insurance policy would most likely not cover these torts unless they had a rider that does, which is very rare. Yes you can still sue but without coverage it would be very difficult to find counsel to take the case. Nonetheless, you should discuss the facts with counsel here in Florida. I have done these cases and it really comes down to the unique facts of each case. 
Answered on Nov 10th, 2021 at 7:15 AM

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