Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

liable or slander

I have a horse who got very ill a while back. The owner of a feed store called the sheriffs office to state that my hrose was abused (reguardless that I have 3 others that were in perfect health). After the sheriffs office did the investigation and deemed it unfounded this person kept feeding the officer more info to make him suspicious, and telling people at the feed store that he didnt believe that the horse was ill just neglected. I own a pet sitting service and he has said this to some of my clients and has negitively impacted my business do I have any course of action to stop this person?


Asked on 4/23/08, 2:41 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: liable or slander

False statements of fact can be pursued. Opinions, however, may not be. It depends on what was said to whom and whether they believed it and you were damaged as a result.

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Answered on 4/23/08, 11:07 pm
Stuart M. Address Law Offices of Stuart M. Address, P.A.

Re: liable or slander

You may indeed have a claim for defamation. Claims against you in your business may constitute defamation per se. Loss of customers may make your damages higher in any litigation. If you would like a further consult, please contact my office.

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Answered on 4/24/08, 2:27 pm


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