Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New York

Re: General

I received your post on 9-11-2000.

For defamation to exist the words must be published, and not be true, and cause you injury to your reputation. If you re-publish the remarks, then obviously there will be difficulty (so tell no one what has been said).

The easiest way in which to counter this is to write the person, advising them that such person will be personally sued by you,a nd be held personally liable, because these remarks are detrimental.

Any more specific advise requires a detailed recitationof the facts so that competent legal advise maybe rendered.

Good Luck. For further assistance, if the foregoing is insufficient, please contact me directly.

RRG

Re: General

Yes, it definitely sounds like slander. It might even rise to the level of "slander per se," when you don't need to prove special damages. I suggest if you plan to go forward with such a case, however, you get some clear proof, like if someone will tape him making the statements. Otherwise, it might turn into a "swearing match," and you have the burden of proof.