Libel, Slander And Defamation Legal Questions

The simple answer to your question is: Maybe. I'd have to meet with your fiancé to actually review the facts, and how he can prove those facts. Having to prove the facts about the statement will probably have to include working with people with his new employer, who may not want to get involved. Also, one might have to subpoena the test records. Your fiancé should contact me about setting an initial appointment, as his situation involves major factual and procedural issues. These are issues that we can discuss. If he is interested in pursuing the matter further, I offer an initial 1/4 hour consultation without charge, and a 1/2 hour consultation for $50. If he wants to set an appointment for the initial consultation, feel free to telephone, or email, my office. 
Don't wait any longer, give a call and let's getting working to protect your fiancé's reputation. 

David R. Hartwig

 801-486-1715
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I think the pertinent question is "what is your place of business" that you are waving his entry fee to and what do you do for a living? Depending on that answer, there may or may not be damage to your reputation, and assuming there is you would need to decide whether its worth spending thousands of dollars on legal fees to sue him over his comments, knowing you might not see any money unless he wins the lottery. If so - then you simply need to hire a lawyer at an hourly rate/retainer and  take him to task. ... Read More

Your situation involves major factual and procedural issues. These are issues that we can discuss. If you are interested in pursuing the matter further, I offer an initial 1/4 hour consultation without charge, and a 1/2 hour consultation for $50. If you want to set an appointment for the initial consultation, feel free to telephone, or email, my office; if you are outside of the Salt Lake area, we can handle all of this by phone.
 Don't wait any longer, give a call and let's getting working to protect your interests.
 
David R. Hartwig

 801-486-1715
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Congratulations on overcoming this hurdle.  I am not sure what your question is but I am a bankruptcy attorney and I handle matters like this frequently.  If you do wish to sue your ex, that is definitely something we can entertain.  However, just coming out of a bankruptcy, you should be aware that this file would be billed hourly and could not be a flat fee or contingency.  Please feel free to contact my firm and I if we can be of assistance.... Read More

You son needs to get in with an experienced attorney. I have handled a number of defamation cases, on both sides.   Your situation involves major factual and procedural issues. These are issues that we can discuss. If you are interested in pursuing the matter further, I offer an initial 1/4 hour consultation without charge, and a 1/2 hour consultation for $50. If you want to set an appointment for the initial consultation, feel free to telephone, or email, my office; if you are outside of the Salt Lake area, we can handle all of this by phone.
 Don't wait any longer, give a call and let's getting working to protect your son.
 
David R. Hartwig 

801-486-1715
drhlaw@ix.netcom.com... Read More

It hard to deal rationally with nut bags. You may have to spend a good deal of money on seeking enforcment of the stalking issue in the state she resides in. You may also want to hire a psychiatrist as an expert to see how they think you should handle this based on her psych profile. Sometimes, responding to such people is the WORST thing to do. ... Read More

Much more information is needed in order to answer your question. What's not clear is what type of job/profession you have, type of facility you work in, the accusations against you, whether there was an investigation/inquiry, whether the client was actually discharged involuntarily or is still in the facility, whether you are on a paid or unpaid leave of absence, and the length of your leave of absence.  If you are on an extended unpaid leave of absence and you can prove the client lied, you may have an action for slander against the client.  The statute of limitations is one year from the time of the slander, so keep that in mind. Depending on where you are employed, there should be procedures in place for investigating the conduct of which you were accused, and your employer is responsible for following those procedures and conducting an investigation. If the procedures were not followed and that results in loss of salary, and you can prove that had the procedures been followed you would have been exonerated, you may also have an action for money damages against your employer. ... Read More

Because its not gradeschool or college with safe spaces and crying rooms with stuffed animals or teachers to run to when you feel bullied. Its the real world, with real people and somes times people just suck. Learning to deal with and recognize such situations is the skill set to be learned in the business enviroment so focus on this being a learning opportunity and a means to grow your ability handle such issues in a mature fashion.... Read More

Other than securing law enforcement intervention or trying to secure a restraining order, you are left with bearing the expense of a civil lawuit or trying find a way to de-escalate the issues until you get off her radar. There is no magical - just make her stop - option. I wish there was I would recommend to all of my clients in the social media/internet defamation lawsuits we routinely see. ... Read More