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defamation of character

I am wondering if I have any legal recourse...my current employer has just made me aware of slanderous untrue statements made to her and others about me by my former employer.

I have prroof that they are completely false statements. This could have cost me my current job, as well as any future positions within the industry.

I am currently working in NYC, in event planning, it's a small industry and the woman making false statements is well known, so what she is saying is potentially harmful to my career. What action can I take to make her stop with the false statements she has made?


Asked on 4/16/07, 7:38 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Johm Smith tom's

Re: defamation of character

If you can prove the statements are factually incorrect and or malicious and you can calculate damages, then you have a good case and should sue. Getting her to promise not do say these things won't help you as much as winning a lawsuit against her.

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Answered on 4/16/07, 8:15 pm
Anthony Colleluori The Law Offices of Anthony J. Colleluori & Associates PLLC

Re: defamation of character

If everything you said is correct, I think you have a good case for defamation. You should see a lawyer immediately. It is difficult to properly plead Slander in a lawsuit. You should have a professional do that and for him to seek a preliminary order to stop her from even speaking about you to anyone else.

If you wish to discuss this further with me, you may contact me through the links below.

Good Luck.

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Answered on 4/17/07, 1:24 am


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