South Carolina Libel, Slander And Defamation Legal Questions

If the defamatory material was only spoken to you, there is no defamation.  If it has been spread to others, depending on what was said, you may have a case for slander.  As far as racial issues, you will need a lawyer who deals with discrimination. Dr. Michael G. Sribnick, Esq. Attorney in Charleston, S.C. Michael G. Sribnick, M.D., J.D., LLC This answer neither constitutes legal advice nor creates a lawyer/client relationship.    ... Read Answer

This answer does not create an attorney/client relationship.  If you can prove by the preponderance of the evidence that you were orally called a thief, you may have a case for slander per se (accused of the crime of theft).  If you can prove this was done in writing, you likewise may have a case for libel per se.  The terms per se mean that you do not have to, prove monetary damages.  In addition, if you can prove monetary loss, you may be entitled to those damages as well.  I am a S.C. lawyer and physician.  You must prove that these false statements were made, and the only defense to slander or libel is that the statement was true. Regards to you, Michael G. Sribnick, M.D., J.D. Attorney at Law Owner of Michael G. Sribnick, M.D., J.D., LLC www.michaelsribnicklaw.com... Read Answer

This answer does not create an attorney/client relationship.  I am a S.C. attorney and board certified internist.  Libel is a written defamatory remark.  Slander is an oral defamatory remark.  In both cases you must prove you suffered damages due to the defamatory comment unless it falls into one of the following categories, which are so heinous that no damages need to be proven: (1) accusing someone of being unchaste; (2) accusing someone of having a loathsome disease; (3) accusing someone of being incompetent in his or her chosen profession and (4) accusing someone of committing a crime.  The truth is the one defence.  Furthermore, if one is a public figure, you must prove intent; unlike a private person where falsity is all that needs to be proven. Regards, I am Michael G. Sribnick, M.D., J.D. Attorney at Law Owner of Michael G. Sribnick, M.D., J.D., LLC www.michaelsribnicklaw.com... Read Answer

This answer does not create an attorney/client relationship.  The case involves the specifics of what he said about you. If he said you had a loathsome disease, extramarital affair, committed a crime, or were unfit for your job, you have a case.  Slander (oral defamation) is difficult to prove, however, unless you have witnesses.  If you have something in writing (libel) it is a better case.  Good luck to you. Regards, I am Michael G. Sribnick, M.D., J.D. Attorey at Law in S.C. in both Federal and State Courts Owner of Michael G. Sribnick, M.D., J.D., LLC www.michaelsribnicklaw.com    ... Read Answer