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defamation

Asked on Dec 14th, 2022 on Civil Litigation - California
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teacher is angry at me for asking questions and challenging her authority. As a result, she uses private information I sent her through email, and tell the class that I possibly have a mental disorder. She says she is an expert in the field and she knows what she is talking about. As a result, a student assaulted me in class, grabbed me by the neck, and squeezed really hard.
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Consulting Attorney serving Sebastopol, CA
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That sounds like a horrible experience, but a defamation claim is only valid if the statement(s) made by the teacher were false.  If they are, then you may have a claim.  However, the teacher is not responsible for the actions of a third party (the student), they are liable for your injury.  Let me know if you wish to discuss the details of your claim so that I may better advise you of your options.
Answered on Dec 19th, 2022 at 11:10 AM

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