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What Can I Do About A Former Employer Giving Me a Bad Reference?
I worked for a fast food company for three years. This summer I was made manager. I am also a full time college student. My boss was texting me in school and harassing me to work more hours. I told her I couldn't and quit. So now she is giving me bad references for future jobs. What can I do?
11/21/2009 | Category: Civil Actions » Defamation | State: New York | #19725Can I Be Charged with Libel for Accusing Someone of Theft in a Letter to Their Employer?
I mailed a letter to my ex-boyfriends employer in March of this year. The letter informed his boss of stealing money from the company. Everything in the letter was true. Four months later my ex was laid off from his job. He has found out I did mail this letter to his employer. He told me yesterday he is filing a slander/libel suit against me. PLEASE HELP ME. I am worth over a m...
10/11/2009 | Category: Civil Actions » Defamation | State: Florida | #19034How do I bring a lawsuit for internet defamation and libel?
I wish to file an Internet Libel Suit. Do you have a form for this? How about for False Light Defamation? Instructions?Thank You
10/02/2009 | Category: Civil Actions » Defamation | State: Illinois | #18897What remedies are available for damage to my reputation from a false accusation?
Can one sue another for a false accusation that could result in a negative impact on ones occupation and how such negative comments heard by a client may negatively effect client's perception of the provider. Also whom is in charge of assuring code of conduct is followed by employees of state and federal agencies.
09/30/2009 | Category: Civil Actions » Defamation | State: Maryland | #18878What are the Remedies for Defamation in Idaho?
I am being slandered and defamed by emails by an individual who is forwarding copies simultaneously to multiple 'other' individuals defaming me in a spurious manner. The latest example is one of 20 other such emails in the past 4 months. I have made a formal (archived) request for her to remove my name from her 'group' email address book and she continues the barrage. Specif...
09/16/2009 | Category: Civil Actions » Defamation | State: Idaho | #18650What are defenses to slander?
If a statement made under oath in a court proceeding is proven to be perjury, and can be proven as slander also; is this statement protected from a slander lawsuit or considered privileged in any fashion?
07/31/2009 | Category: Civil Actions » Defamation | State: New Mexico | #17888Can someone publish a book on your life without your consent?
I was interviewed by someone writing a book. My understanding was that the purpose of the interview was to collect people's thoughts on the topic of her book (in this case the idea of being 'wrong') In the context of the conversation I unwittingly disclosed many personal details of my life. She has now written my life story, in the context of one of the chapters, with graphic...
05/10/2009 | Category: Civil Actions » Defamation | State: New York | #16627Can someone put up a sign in their front yard saying someone is a child predator?
Can someone put up a sign in their front yard saying someone is a child predator, is it their right under the 1st amendment? This is what the police have told me, is it true?
04/29/2009 | Category: Civil Actions » Defamation | State: California | #16439What can I do to make my ex husband stop discussing my personal character in a negative way?
Can I file Harassment charges against my ex-husband for constant verbal abuse, excessive certified letters, and constant threats against my personal character to be discussed with my children?
04/29/2009 | Category: Civil Actions » Defamation | State: ALL | #16426What can I do if someone is spreading rumors and causing emotional distress to my family?
I have an in-law that has spread gossip, true, somewhat true etc.: At my social events, my place of work, church....anywhere she might. This has caused severe emotional trauma to me and others in my family. Can this be a suable situation?
04/29/2009 | Category: Civil Actions » Defamation | State: Ohio | #16397