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Defamation is the act of stating something false against someone else, which in turn can ruin their character. It is often referred to as "defamation of character."
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If you no a married man or women that is cheating would you be willing to tell on them by posting the cheater name and there websites and there cell phone numbers for the cheaters mate to see?
You had better be sure that this is true fact or you can be sued for defimation of character. Think of your consiquenses before you do anything.
Can you be sued in Virginia if you tell a woman her husband has cheated on her and they divorce?
Hopefully you had proof that this woman's husband was cheating. If there is no truth to the accusations; the divorce happened then yes, her ex husband could have sued you because it's 'defimation of character' and you ruined not only his marriage but his reputation' and the courts would decide. However, if the husband did cheat and you witnessed it then you could be called in as a witness, but this generally does not happen.
How can you defend against false allegations by coworker?
You can go to Human Resources and document the incident by telling your side of the story. Hopefully they would mediate and work toward a resolution. Do not attempt to resolve this yourself as this situation could escalate.
Can someone at work report your personal past to your boss?
Yes they can but like most idiots who do decide to do that fail to realize that once you do that, he or she are now exposed to a lawsuit. If you get fired then you can sue them for emotional distress and a few other things witch you WILL win as long as you can prove your case and you have a good lawyer. If you dont get fired you can sue them for defimation of character. Dont balieve me?! ask any lawyer near you. Most people do not know this because its the last thing that comes to mind. And also alot of attournys will not take the case and probably deny that you can do that because they either will not make as much as they need to make if they win or because they know you cant prove your case. Understand that when you hire a lawyer, they ask for 50 percent of whatever you make and when you only get a settle ment that usually comes around 20k (usual settlement ammount for this type of case) they are only getting paid 10,000 minus the money the firm makes meaning he will be making 3 to 4 thousand so of course most lawyers will not take it unless they are friends with you or if its a high profile case that you will probably make 75 to 100,000 if you win. Still dont balieve me?, do your reserch and you will be surprised. let me know if you need anything else
Can i file a lawsuit against a coworker for being condescending?
Yes. The US legal system allows any citizen to file suit against any other individual and/or entity. The only criteria is the suit cannot be frivolous in intent. Please be advised, the outcome of any civil suit is never a "sure thing". The plaintiff should be well informed of what is necessary to prevail and the consequences resulting in losing such action.
The assistant manager in my last position is lying to customers and my co workers about my departure and it is ruining my reputation in the small town I work in what can i do?
Get proof and sue them for libel and defimation of character. If what they are lying about is affecting you in any way, take them to court. The more evidence you can accumulate in your favor that is from reliable sources and can be presented to an attorney for analysis, the better your chances will be in reaching a good outcome. Part of that evidence needs to address the monetary impact the defamation has caused upon you. If a prospective employer states that you were not hired for a position solely due to some defamatory remark against you which was made in the course of checking your work history through your previous employer, that needs to come out. Such action can be assessed in terms of money. It is not enough to go to court for vindication, feeling unjustly treated, expecting a favorable response by the judge; the court must see that some tangible damage has been done in order to find in your favor. Once that is done by a preponderance of evidence, then you stand a chance of being compensated for whatever damages you suffered. If all you suffered was confined to ill will and bad feelings, the court may have nothing with which to measure that against the dollar amounts it must use in order to restore some measure of justice. It is always best to consult with an attorney who resides in the area local to you for the purpose of weighing your options before proceeding. If damage has been done, and money becomes involved, and you have proof, and the law was broken, an attorney is what you need to bring the evidence before a judge.
