Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

A former manager of mine was released from employment due to several statements written by me and several other associates workings form. He has since then made a false statement regarding the release of his personl information to verizon wireless, stating that my fiance gave me his phone number and personal information and that I had been harassing him. I have documented proof that I had his phone number before he was ever a customer of verizon. That statement has caused my fiance to come under investigation at Verizon which could mean the potential loss of her job as it is federally illegal to give out customer information. Since it was a knowingly false statement that he made to Verizon could this be considered slander towards my fiance as it calls into question her integrity in the work place? And if so what is the best way to proceed with this. I do not necessarily wish to sue but would like him to issue a retracting statement to verizon so that the investigation can stop. If not possible what are the steps required to contact him with a statement with intent to sue.


Asked on 3/27/12, 7:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
George Shers Law Offices of Georges H. Shers

I would sent to him a copy of the proof that you had his number beforehand. If you called him before, point out to him that there would be phone records as to both of you showing that you had the number before. Tell him what he is doing is defamation of character and intentional interference with employment /business opportunity and that he could also be sued for punitive damages since he clearly is trying to get her fired. Say that you have spoken with attorneys ans they have told you that you have a very good case even at this point. Do not mention any criminal charges as that could be taken to be blackmailing him.

Check with the other employees involved and your supervisor as to what knowledge they have that might be helpful and pass that information on to Verizon. If she has union membership see if they will get involved [likely will not].

Good luck.

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Answered on 3/27/12, 9:00 pm


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