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can i sue someone for slander or libel

Answered 4 years ago by attorney Kevin L. Dixler   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
You should relist this with the above category.  How does this relate to immigration?
You should relist this with the above category.  How does this relate to immigration?

I was slandered by the president of the Wilmington De NAACP, Richard Smith. Smith made a call to my cooperate office and filed a false complaint .

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by John Karl Puskar (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
You will need to speak to an attorney in Delaware or one who is licensed to practice there.
You will need to speak to an attorney in Delaware or one who is licensed to practice there.

Miss diagnosis of a hernia that was really cellulitis or as known in the medical field staff infection. I'm know being blacklisted for treatment.

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by John Karl Puskar (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
I suggest you see an attorney who specializes in medical malpractice. This is not a libel/slander/defamation matter.
I suggest you see an attorney who specializes in medical malpractice. This is not a libel/slander/defamation matter.

Do I have a libel claim against a newspaper for mis reporting the facts

Answered 10 years and 9 months ago by Nikolaus Alexander Baikow (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
You may very well have a case.  The chief question is whether the story was false or not.  If one or a couple of facts are wrong, but the story is substantially true, then you still have no case provided the "sting" of the misreported information is not materially greater.  These issues are very fact specific.  You should consult with a defamation attorney in your area about these issues. ... Read More
You may very well have a case.  The chief question is whether the story was false or not.  If one or a couple of facts are wrong, but the... Read More

Can i sue a former employer for showing pornographic materials of me that they gained off the hidden iphone back up files found on my old work compute

Answered 10 years and 9 months ago by Nikolaus Alexander Baikow (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
Yes, you could have an invasion of privacy claim.  However, more facts are necessary to establish the viability of such a claim.  
Yes, you could have an invasion of privacy claim.  However, more facts are necessary to establish the viability of such a claim.  

Can I sue someone for sending emails to my employer telling untruths about me?

Answered 11 years ago by John Karl Puskar (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
Absolutely. If someone tells another something about you that is 1. untrue and 2. hurts your reputation, that's defamation of character.
Absolutely. If someone tells another something about you that is 1. untrue and 2. hurts your reputation, that's defamation of character.

Cyber Harassment

Answered 11 years ago by John Karl Puskar (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
If you know their true identities, you can file harassment and stalking charges against them. If you don't know who they are, you should still contact your local police and they should be able to help you.
If you know their true identities, you can file harassment and stalking charges against them. If you don't know who they are, you should still... Read More

My brother is being slandered and defamation of character on Facebook what can he do to stop it?

Answered 11 years and a month ago by Nikolaus Alexander Baikow (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
One thing that he could do is file a complaint alleging libel and defamation of character against his ex-girlfriend.  To prove defamation, the plaintiff must show that the statement was (1) false and defamatory (tending to lower one's reputation in the community), (2) that the statement was "published" to a third party and was not privileged, and (3) that the publication was conducted negligently. As you can see, libel claims are complicated.  And for that reason, I suggest that you consult a lawyer in your jurisdiction specializing in defamation/libel law, media law, or internet law.  There is no guarantee that he would prevail, but if the comments are false and designed to injure his reputation, there is a chance that he could succeed.... Read More
One thing that he could do is file a complaint alleging libel and defamation of character against his ex-girlfriend.  To prove defamation, the... Read More

is a person allowed to post private nude pictures on the internet without acknowledment of the oppisite party?

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by John Karl Puskar (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
That person would have a good case for invasion of privacy, a civil suit.
That person would have a good case for invasion of privacy, a civil suit.

I was publicly humiliated on a website, can I take legal action?

Answered 11 years and 10 months ago by John Karl Puskar (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
You could sue the moderator of the website, but most of these suits have not been successful. If you can determine who the poster is, you can sue that person or persons.
You could sue the moderator of the website, but most of these suits have not been successful. If you can determine who the poster is, you can sue... Read More

Do i have a case

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by John Karl Puskar (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
If they said things that are untrue that hurt your reputation, yes, you very well may have a case for defamation of character. Please note that in Pennsylvania, any action on defamation has a one-year statute of limitations.   This response is provided as general legal information only and does not form an attorney-client relationship.... Read More
If they said things that are untrue that hurt your reputation, yes, you very well may have a case for defamation of character. Please note that in... Read More

My former employer gave a statement to his Worker''s Comp Claims rep that was defamatory and untrue in an attempt to discredit me. I

Answered 14 years and 7 months ago by Harper Dimmerman (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
You should file a claim for defamation.  The time limit is one year.  Your case is complex and proving damages will be critical.  Can you definitively say that your visitation problems were caused by this false statement.  You should confer with an attorney on this one but it sounds like you have a valid basis for a suit.  ... Read More
You should file a claim for defamation.  The time limit is one year.  Your case is complex and proving damages will be critical.  Can... Read More
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