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Can a company be sued for saying I was stealing but I was fired for something else

Answered 10 years and a month ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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Yes. Its possibly defamatory to tell falsehoods about why an employee was fired. Fore example, if you were fired for being late and the employer tells others it was for theft. However such cases are expensive and not typially handled on a contingent fee basis. 
Yes. Its possibly defamatory to tell falsehoods about why an employee was fired. Fore example, if you were fired for being late and the employer... Read Answer

What can I do if my employee personnel file requested through EEOC (FOIA) arrived full of lies and write ups without my signature????

Answered 10 years and a month ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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These are question you should be asking your existing lawyer not strangers on internet blurbs.
These are question you should be asking your existing lawyer not strangers on internet blurbs.
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You may have a viable case here. YOu need to retain a lawyer that handles defamation cases ASAP. Be aware though that they usually require that you pay the legal fees initially for a variety of reasons. 
You may have a viable case here. YOu need to retain a lawyer that handles defamation cases ASAP. Be aware though that they usually require that you... Read Answer

the defendant is the owner of a blog which has a server in the Netherlands

Answered 10 years and a month ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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Probably both as the judgment would likely need to be enforced there anyway. 
Probably both as the judgment would likely need to be enforced there anyway. 

A person I know out a humiliating facebook page of me, in my name with my pictures and Facebook refuses to take it down.

Answered 10 years and a month ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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YOu will likely have to sue the person individually. We do handle a number of such cases, but they are typcially expensive to litigate if the other person expects to fight about it. 
YOu will likely have to sue the person individually. We do handle a number of such cases, but they are typcially expensive to litigate if the other... Read Answer

is it ok that i represent myself in my defamation case against my neighbor?

Answered 10 years and a month ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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No. No more than it is ok to do surgery on yourself even though you can hold a scalpel and cut yourself open. If you were hiring a lawyer and you asked the fictional lawyer you all the legal questions you would ask a lawyer before writing a check to hire him or her, and would hire the fictional you based upon those answers then, by all means carry on. If the answer is "hell no! that lawyer is clueless!"...then equally you have your answer. Oh, and no competent lawyer will help you try a case on the cheap with tid bit consultations any more than you would feel better about cutting yourself open to take out yourown appendix because a doctor will watch you do it on Skype fromsome third world country. If you have any further questions, we do offer FREE consultations. Just call our office at 1-800-922-6442.... Read Answer
No. No more than it is ok to do surgery on yourself even though you can hold a scalpel and cut yourself open. If you were hiring a lawyer... Read Answer
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Handlin defamation cases routinely, its very difficult to sue an ISP or social media site for a variety of reasons. Most of the time the focus is on the wrongdoer who published the lies not the forum where it occurred. These cases are typically not qualified for contingent fee handling so you will need to be prepared to fund the litigation refereced out of pocket. ... Read Answer
Handlin defamation cases routinely, its very difficult to sue an ISP or social media site for a variety of reasons. Most of the time the focus is on... Read Answer

Slander and defimation of character and liable

Answered 10 years and 2 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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We handle defamation cases on a rountine basis. Unfortunately, the vast majority of such cases donot qualify for representation on a contingent fee. If you are willing to invest in the legal fees need to pursue such a case, you simply need to retain an attorney to review your facts and proceed from there. ... Read Answer
We handle defamation cases on a rountine basis. Unfortunately, the vast majority of such cases donot qualify for representation on a contingent fee.... Read Answer
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You may have a defamation case here, but to what value who knows. You will likely need to hire a lawyer at your expense to pursue such a case and go from there.
You may have a defamation case here, but to what value who knows. You will likely need to hire a lawyer at your expense to pursue such a case and go... Read Answer

Is there a way to fight a defamatory note placed on my U5 by a former employer?

Answered 10 years and 4 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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Possibly. You will have to prove the note is defamatory, not just accurately unflattering, and be willing to find the legal effort to do so with a retainer/hourly rate arrangement.
Possibly. You will have to prove the note is defamatory, not just accurately unflattering, and be willing to find the legal effort to do so with a... Read Answer
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This is a classic defamation issue where there are allegations on one side and the other side denies such. If the other side has a lawyer sending a cease and desist letter for defamation, presumably there are additional disclosures or threats of such that they feel warranted retaining counsel and taking such action. Simply denying the allegations does little to resolve the dispute so it would be prudent for you to retain counsel as well at this point since the issue has clearly escalated.... Read Answer
This is a classic defamation issue where there are allegations on one side and the other side denies such. If the other side has a lawyer sending a... Read Answer

Do i have legal recourse?

Answered 10 years and 5 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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Depending on the nature of the video there may be many remedies, though defamation is not likely one of them. You should consult with a lawyer immediately to address this issue.
Depending on the nature of the video there may be many remedies, though defamation is not likely one of them. You should consult with a lawyer... Read Answer

Can I sue an government agency if they used my photo on the internet with false accusation of committing a crime.

Answered 10 years and 5 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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Possibly. It would depend on the details and the actual facts.
Possibly. It would depend on the details and the actual facts.
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Fear of prison is not "coersion". While you view these things as "foolish" or "excessive" or sex offense laws as "ridiculous" as the perpetrator of such crimes, your comments will all be viewed as conveninent excuses and garner less than little sympathy. Bottom line is sexual battery IS rape by definition, misdemeanor or not and that likely eliminates any allegation of defamation, above and beyond any sovereign immunity issues. The carrying a gun issue simply has to be addressed with Virgina law enforcement if its not accurate.... Read Answer
Fear of prison is not "coersion". While you view these things as "foolish" or "excessive" or sex offense laws as "ridiculous" as the perpetrator of... Read Answer

what type of lawyer would i need to sue my childs school house

Answered 10 years and 6 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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Not even sure what your asking, but you dont describe a defamation case.
Not even sure what your asking, but you dont describe a defamation case.

Owner of mobile home park telling people he an I slept with me

Answered 10 years and 7 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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This can certainly qualify as slander. The bigger issue is are you willing to spend thousands of dollars on legal fees using the courts to resolve such an issue? if not, then you'll need to find some other means of resolving this issue. 
This can certainly qualify as slander. The bigger issue is are you willing to spend thousands of dollars on legal fees using the courts to resolve... Read Answer

Was accused by tumblr of posting an underage image.

Answered 10 years and 7 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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You simply need to retain a lawyer to do this. Cost typically ranges anywhere from 150.00-750.00 depending on the detail of the letter you seek. I suspect you are wasting your money however. 
You simply need to retain a lawyer to do this. Cost typically ranges anywhere from 150.00-750.00 depending on the detail of the letter you seek. I... Read Answer

What if a person post false statements on Facebook about me.

Answered 10 years and 11 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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Absent either taking legal action or at least sending a cease and desist letter from a lawyer, it is unlikely that Facebook will help you deal with personal issues. You may want to retain a lawyer to address this if it cant simply be ignored.
Absent either taking legal action or at least sending a cease and desist letter from a lawyer, it is unlikely that Facebook will help you deal with... Read Answer

Defamation slander

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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To be clear, whether you have a case and what its legal value is, is something needs to be determined by a lawyer. You will simply need to speak to a lawyer and have THEM determine what they think of your case. Simply declaring it to be a big big case worth lots and lots of money, does little to impress a lawyer knoweldgeable about defamation cases. To the contrary, the vast majority of such cases are not handled on a contingent fee, but rather an hourly rate and retainer, where the client pays for the lawyer out of pocket.... Read Answer
To be clear, whether you have a case and what its legal value is, is something needs to be determined by a lawyer. You will simply need to speak to a... Read Answer

defamation slander/Harassment

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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Questions that you pose are waaaaaayyyy too general to even begin to respond to. Most lawyers wont take defamation cases on a contingent fee as there is usually little collectiable money and many of them are more about an angenda than money recovery. Since most clients are angry enough to pursue the issue with a free lawyer but not angry enough to pursue with a FEE lawyer, these cases typically go nowhere other than angry blogs or pro-se filings.... Read Answer
Questions that you pose are waaaaaayyyy too general to even begin to respond to. Most lawyers wont take defamation cases on a contingent fee as there... Read Answer

A nude picture of me asleep was sent to my husband that I did not consent to. Is this illegal?

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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First, if you are naked at your husbands ex-wife's house, or hanging out with them, for any reason, poor poor decision. Second, probably several forms of legal action that could be taken, BUT all expensive and none likely taken by and coherent lawyer on a "contingent" fee for a variety of reasons. Bigger issue is that you will now have to do with the humiliation of that poor decision and the controversy it has caused.... Read Answer
First, if you are naked at your husbands ex-wife's house, or hanging out with them, for any reason, poor poor decision. Second, probably several... Read Answer

Do I have a case?

Answered 11 years and 3 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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Yes, its possible. The bigger issue is always with funding such cases as they are not contingent fee cases as a general rule. If you have further questions, feel free to call out offices at 1-800-922-6442 for a FREE consultation.
Yes, its possible. The bigger issue is always with funding such cases as they are not contingent fee cases as a general rule. If you have further... Read Answer

Can Client sure me for slander as he is claimign

Answered 11 years and 3 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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Your facts are not consistent with your question. There is no way to answer. If you have further questions, feel free to call out offices at 1-800-922-6442 for a FREE consultation.
Your facts are not consistent with your question. There is no way to answer. If you have further questions, feel free to call out offices at... Read Answer

Falsley Accused of shoplifting and detained and trespassed by Cop. Do I have grounds for a case?

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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Possibly, but likely one that would cost you out of pocket to pursue.
Possibly, but likely one that would cost you out of pocket to pursue.

Slander/Defermation of Charactor Claim

Answered 11 years and 4 months ago by Mark Theodore Tischhauser (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
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Possibly. The issue with all such cases is the value of the damages as typically these are cases where you will be forced to hire a lawyer on a retainer/hourly rate.
Possibly. The issue with all such cases is the value of the damages as typically these are cases where you will be forced to hire a lawyer on a... Read Answer