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HOW AND WHO CAN I FILE A LAWSUIT AGAINST WHICH INVOLVES SLANDER AND DEFAMATION.

Answered 9 years ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
The affected coach will likely have to hire a lawyer to review and possibly take legal action to address this. Unfortunately, this is not a "contingent fee" case so the affected coach will likely be spending a good deal of money on a retainer/hourly rate retention of the lawyer. 
The affected coach will likely have to hire a lawyer to review and possibly take legal action to address this. Unfortunately, this is not a... Read More

My sister that lives in Virginia wrote a book about her life but included things in the book that was not true about myself and other family members

Answered 9 years ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
This is a classic defamation issue. You will need to actuallt retain a lawyer, typically at some expense, to address this issue. As we do handle suchcases - you can call our office at 1-800-922-6442 for a free in office consultation tosee who we can help. 
This is a classic defamation issue. You will need to actuallt retain a lawyer, typically at some expense, to address this issue. As we do handle... Read More

Can I sue my college and a student for libel/slander and damages

Answered 9 years ago by attorney Lori Nevias   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
You can't sue the school but you may be able to sue the student who falsely accused you. If you can get her to admit in a letter, text, email or tape recorded conversation that she lied, or admit it to a third party, that would be admissible evidence. But if you have no evidence she lied, you won't win. ... Read More
You can't sue the school but you may be able to sue the student who falsely accused you. If you can get her to admit in a letter, text, email or tape... Read More

I am a psychotherapist LCSWR for 20 years graduate of Columbia and I have had false allegations and slander attacking my credibility professionally

Answered 9 years ago by attorney Lori Nevias   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
Otherwise slanderous statements made in litigation have qualified privilege, meaning the maker of those statements cannot be sued for libel for making them in documents filed in court or in a courtroom.  However, once those statements reach the outside of a courtroom, they can be slander. There is a one year statute of limitations for commencing a defamation action, running from the time the statement was made. You must be able to prove a link between the slanderous statement, which you must particularize with specific detail, and your loss of business or other income or damages.... Read More
Otherwise slanderous statements made in litigation have qualified privilege, meaning the maker of those statements cannot be sued for libel for... Read More

I was accused of verbal and physical assault by the administrator of St. Anne's Catholic Health Services in the presence of 3 other facility staff

Answered 9 years ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
Could be a case if you wanted to spend the money on legal fees initiating it. Such cases are often very expensive to file and fund as they revolve more around emotions than actual damages 90% of the time. 
Could be a case if you wanted to spend the money on legal fees initiating it. Such cases are often very expensive to file and fund as they revolve... Read More

So I am being harassed by neighbors. They put nasty signs on grass about me and I have 5 children here not to mention we are in school zone. Now what

Answered 9 years ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
Call the police.  It probably violates some ordinance.
Call the police.  It probably violates some ordinance.

a customer caused a scene and I asked her not to return. She is on social media accusing me of child abuse etc. I teach dance to ages 3-18

Answered 9 years ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
This is a classic example of social media defamation type cases. We handle these  type of cases, though they are typically not handled on a contingent fee. 
This is a classic example of social media defamation type cases. We handle these  type of cases, though they are typically not handled on a... Read More

I live in Condominium. Election on 8 March. Board put out News letter. Stated that I physically Assaulted president. Police officer present, plus othe

Answered 9 years ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
Could be a defamation case. You just need to decide whether you want to invest the money in legal fees to hire a lawyer to pursue it. 
Could be a defamation case. You just need to decide whether you want to invest the money in legal fees to hire a lawyer to pursue it. 

I just got tresspassed by walmart in ocala for supposedly "panhandling" there is video of me amd my bf getting out of our car and going straight in

Answered 9 years ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
This could be a legitimate issue though the damages may be minor. You will need to retain a lawyer to review ALL of the facts an decide what to do from there. 
This could be a legitimate issue though the damages may be minor. You will need to retain a lawyer to review ALL of the facts an decide what to do... Read More

Can I sue my sister?

Answered 9 years and a month ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
Possibly BUT plan on spending thousands of dollars on legal fees just to start such a case. 
Possibly BUT plan on spending thousands of dollars on legal fees just to start such a case. 

I am a 2 nd tear sub and the 1st tear was accusing me of steeling money on a project and they have no proof and the workers and GC heard them say it.

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
I did not see a question.
I did not see a question.

I am a teacher in a local private school and on Sunday a student created a fake message and hacked into my messenger account and posted the message as

Answered 9 years and a month ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
You have serval issues here - the defamation one may or may not be viable for several reasons and will require some level of legal analysis and financinal investment on your part to address. Other than that you will have to address this issue with the school to makesure they know what actualy happened.... Read More
You have serval issues here - the defamation one may or may not be viable for several reasons and will require some level of legal analysis and... Read More

my job was taking almost double my child support out of my checks since October 2016 and none of the money was sent. 1000 missing. help

Answered 9 years and a month ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
This is simply a follow the paper trail issue. You need to start with thepayroll department of your job and go from there. 
This is simply a follow the paper trail issue. You need to start with thepayroll department of your job and go from there. 

I need information on how to file a Libel / Slander case. A Previous contractor that was let go posted on the City Facebook Page, seen by over 17,000

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
Need to contact an attorney in the county where you live.
Need to contact an attorney in the county where you live.

BOD, management co. & illegal BOD member who hired man to install AC, 1/19 set my new rooftop AC on fire & inside damage.Slander&defamation by owner.

Answered 9 years and a month ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
This sounds like a classic BOD/HOA/COA battle. As such you will need to be prepared to fund an expensive litigation case out of pocket. This is NOT a case where you dangle the prospect of "big injuries" and "agony" and a personal injury lawyer flies in to make it all right on a contingent fee. This is especally true in the context of a defamation case. ... Read More
This sounds like a classic BOD/HOA/COA battle. As such you will need to be prepared to fund an expensive litigation case out of pocket. This is NOT a... Read More

How does one sue for defamation?

Answered 9 years and a month ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
Having handled many such cases you will need to hire a lawyer as some significant expense unfortunately to try to ID the people and sue them. Goodpart about social media cases is that its easer to establish the damages by tracking the comment posts. 
Having handled many such cases you will need to hire a lawyer as some significant expense unfortunately to try to ID the people and sue them.... Read More

I left a school system 10 years ago because a change in leadership and non contract renewal..an employee just sent accusation to my present school

Answered 9 years and a month ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
Sounds like there could be the makings of a defamation case here. The bigger question is do you feel that its worth YOU spending several thousand dollars out of pocket to do something about it? If the answer is no - then it likely go nowehere as almost no lawyer will sue over such cases on a contingent fees for a variety of reasons. ... Read More
Sounds like there could be the makings of a defamation case here. The bigger question is do you feel that its worth YOU spending several thousand... Read More

I am searching for a lawyer who will take on a defermatiin case, preferably free consultation and who is set up for me to pay only if I get paid.

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
You need to look for a lawyer in the county where you live.
You need to look for a lawyer in the county where you live.

Can I sue for Slander -

Answered 9 years and a month ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
You can always sue BUT such cases are rarely "contingent fee" cases where the lawyers get paid from the money they collect in damages.  Many people choose to pursue such case not with an expectation of recovering money but rather to show the otherside they aren't immune from being held responsible or being sued. ... Read More
You can always sue BUT such cases are rarely "contingent fee" cases where the lawyers get paid from the money they collect in damages.  Many... Read More

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Answered 9 years and a month ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
If this is accurate its undoubtedly terrible. The big issue will be trying to assess the damages from such a thing - but this may be worth suing over simply for the public exposure of something so ridiculous. YOu can all our office at 1-800-922-6442 to discuss further if you like. 
If this is accurate its undoubtedly terrible. The big issue will be trying to assess the damages from such a thing - but this may be worth suing over... Read More

co-worker deposition lie about me and pay reveille. Hr said I could be fired. The deposition is a lie.

Answered 9 years and a month ago by Patrick Johnson (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
Quite frankly, I can't understand what you wrote and what you are asking.
Quite frankly, I can't understand what you wrote and what you are asking.

Some one has placed nude pictures of me on the internet

Answered 9 years and a month ago by attorney Sharon M. Siegel   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
report it to the website hosting the pictures as an abuse.  You can sue the person, if you know who it is.
report it to the website hosting the pictures as an abuse.  You can sue the person, if you know who it is.

Should I sue

Answered 9 years and a month ago by attorney Mark Tischhauser, Esq.   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
Should you sue is only a question you can answer. Can you sue is likely awlays yes as anyone can sue for about anything. Now - your chances of success should you choose to do so or the risks you incur will need to be addressed with a lawyer. 
Should you sue is only a question you can answer. Can you sue is likely awlays yes as anyone can sue for about anything. Now - your chances of... Read More

If a highway superintendent is telling my husband in front of people disgusting lies about me, from April till present, can I sue him for slander?

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by attorney Lori Nevias   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
Publicly accusing someone of adultery is considered "libel per se"- which means that unlike other types of defamation, you can successfully sue someone for it, as long as you can prove, with witness testimony, that it happened, and you don't need to prove  special damages (financial harm). The statute of limitations to sue is one year.... Read More
Publicly accusing someone of adultery is considered "libel per se"- which means that unlike other types of defamation, you can successfully sue... Read More

defamation and slander. need a quality honest attorney. Stepdaughters self interest & greed have financially ruined me w/o proof only idle gossip.

Answered 9 years and 2 months ago by attorney Jonathan Howell   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Libel, Slander And Defamation
I handle defamation cases and would be open to discussing your situation. Can you desmonstrate that your business was harmed by the defamatory statements that have been made against you? I will need a lot more specifics in order to evaluate your potential claims. Thanks, Jon
I handle defamation cases and would be open to discussing your situation. Can you desmonstrate that your business was harmed by the defamatory... Read More
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