Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Do I have any legal remedy for verbal abuse by a school custodian? I am not a student or a school employee.


Asked on 3/20/14, 11:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Greg Hill Greg Hill & Associates

Possibly, but more facts are necessary. It might be intentional infliction of emotional distress, but it has to be severe emotional distress such as the type that requires medical attention, perhaps even continuing psychiatric care.

Likewise, the "abuse" might be considered defamation if what was said of you was defamatory and heard by another person.

Otherwise, you have an uphill battle, as there is still a First Amendment.

Good luck.

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Answered on 3/21/14, 1:16 pm


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