Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California
False Testimonial
My twenty-something daughter's ex-friend (mid-thirties) has succeeeded in obtaining a restraining order against my daughter and her husband based on a myspace message sent after the woman called my daughter's work in an attempt to have her fired. That did not happen, however, the ex-friend has now altered the website for her internet makeup company to include a glowing testimonial from my daughter about the woman's products. The testimonial includes reference to ''disgusting'' skin, which annoys my daughter, because her skin is perfect and the ex-friend is doing it solely to piss her off. My daughter cannot do anything due to the restraining order. Or can she? It is indeed a false testimonial. Other testimonials on the website include only a first name and state. This one inclues her entire name and state. I'm wondering if the judge who granted the order should be notified or if an attorney needs to intervene to remove the offending comment. I believe my daughter wants NO further contact with the woman. Our family members believe the woman to be impaired in some manner based on this behavior. Any thoughts would be appreciated. There has been absolutely no contact with her since the court date several months ago. Thanks.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: False Testimonial
I infer from your post that she did not have an attorney to defend the restraining order. Now the fire has spread, it will be harder to put out, and her legal fees will be greater.