Legal Question in Discrimination Law in District of Columbia

Defamation or False Light Claim?

If someone askes on a public blog if my name is ''Joe Bloggs'' but I am actually female in real life and my profile says so, do i have any course of action through Defamation or False Light?

Isn't the asker of the question, assuming and implying I'm male, when I'm female? Is this offensive enough?


Asked on 8/14/07, 4:56 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Defamation or False Light Claim?

No, I see no grounds for a viable defamation or false light action based upon the facts which you've recounted in your question but, perhaps, you should be looking for another blog to occupy your time.

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Answered on 8/14/07, 5:56 pm


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