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Unless you can get access to the video tape at issue or a "confession" from the corporate office that you were misidentified, you will likely be... Read Answer
While thise may be considered slander per se because it accused you of a criminal offense.
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It appears that they mutually agreed you were doing... Read Answer
Perhaps someone called you from Walmart, but it would have never been the attorneys as they do not get involved at this stage.
Accordingly,... Read Answer
You may have claims for misappropriate of trade secrets. You may also have criminal claims for theft. You could get a temporary restraining order... Read Answer
By this time your husband should have an attorney, either appointed or retained. Consult with his attorney
So you are going to rely on the word of someone to defame another. Are you serious?
These cases are most difficult to address. Our experience has been that any objections to the content only fuels the fire and there are more bad... Read Answer
Since you are "involved in litigation" this is something you need to address with your existing lawyers handling the controversy.
Sure - when YOU pay the $200,000+ plus in student loans and 7 years of schooling it takes to get a law degree. THEN you get to demand the... Read Answer
Possibly YES to both questions. The real issue is does she have the money to pay damages and are you willing to invest in the expense and exposure... Read Answer
Possibly - much of what you describe is public information or common knowledge. All depends on the details and context.
Sorry but there is no internet blurb to address this. You will have to hire likely several lawyers, starting presumably a criminal one, to address... Read Answer
I do not know what you want to sue about. I also do not know what damages you suffered.
Aditionally, there is an absolute... Read Answer
Maybe. If they are making false statements, then yes, it's defamation. However, you might have to prove damages-- this is where the challenge comes... Read Answer
You might want to file a 50C No Contact order against her to stop her from harassing you. You might also have a basis to file harassment charges.... Read Answer
You put out your request in Florida. You need to utilize the correct parameters and seek an Indiana lawyer
This might be a HIPAA issue for disclsoure and ADA for the mdeical issues - possibly a "hostile work envionment" employment issue - BUT -... Read Answer
You should work closely with your doctor and this company and the state authorities to correct the record. Put everything in writing and support with... Read Answer
If you were paying customers, the breach of contract case against the marina might be easier to prove than discrimination. I'd be happy to look... Read Answer
No. The news agency was simply reporting based on public record. You would have to prove actual malice to be successful on a defamation claim. You... Read Answer
You should absolutely speak to an attorney about this. People cannot say whatever they please about businesses. This could severely harm your... Read Answer
We have done cases with the archdiocese. These are difficult cases because the archdiocese has discretion to act. I do not believe you will find an... Read Answer
You should look at litigation privilege immunity by googling it
You can sue for defamation in civil court. Defamtion cases are difficult and expensive because the burden of proof is on the plaintiff to prove who... Read Answer