Legal Question in Personal Injury in Massachusetts

Public Figure

John Doe,a college student famous in town for his sports and political aspirations, is running for student body president of XYZ college. The other candidate, Mike Smith, makes an untrue statement that John Doe has hiv. John Doe ends up losing the race. Can John Doe sue for slander? Is he considered a public figure because he is known throughout his community as being a local hero?


Asked on 10/16/06, 1:33 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

Re: Public Figure

Of course a person can be sued for defamation.

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Answered on 10/16/06, 1:43 pm


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