One that proves the utterance about you was broadcast to many people, was false, ruined your reputation with people whose opinion of you matters, the communication was not privileged, you are not a public figure, and you suffered actual dollar damages.
Good luck.
Yes, a teacher may file a defamation suit against a parent for wrongful allegations. The teacher will need proof showing what the parent did and proof showing she was not reprimanded for it.
As long as what is stated is TRUE there is no defamation.
You can file pro se, but would need an attorney to have a real chance. Please know that most defamation suits fail. And you do have to show actual and provable material loss or emotional harm.
No. Defamation, slander and libel involve use of a false statement. Truth is an absolute defense in a defamation suit.
To file a wrongful dismissal suit in Alberta, file a petition with the court. Only a judge can dismiss the suit.
In oder to file a successful suit for defamation, you must be able to show that you were harmed in a way that prevented you from being employed, turned friends and family from you, etc. Review the definitions of defamation and slander here: http://www.expertlaw.com/library/personal_injury/defamation.html Defamation is difficult to prove as you must establish first your good name and second how it was damaged. This is a costly process and few attorneys are interested in pursuing the matter unless it is valid, provable and there is much to gain. If you feel you meet this criteria, use the Florida Bar Referral to get the names of attorneys who can help: http://www.floridabar.org/divpgm/lronline.nsf/wreferral6?openform
Yes, you can file a suit again your own insurance company. If you do file suit against them, they may drop you.
Your only legal action would be to take them to court in a civil suit for slander and defamation.
The cost to file a civil suit in Rhode Island is $80.00. The cost to file a suit in small claims court in Rhode Island is $55.00.
You should consult an attorney. Your only recourse is probably to file suit for defamation of character, if the allegations are, in fact, untrue.
A suit for defamation would be a civil suit. There are no statutory punishment or jail time for civil offenses, the case would most probably be settled with a monetary award. Edited to add: In addition to monetary damages, a successful defamation plaintiff, in many cases, can also get a court order forcing a website to remove the defamatory content.
File suit for defamation of character, this can include lost wages of future earnings (not only this job but any other effected by the false claim) - go get 3 independent drug tests for the period in question.