Do I have a defamation of character lawsuit?
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Do I have a defamation of character lawsuit?
I recently worked for a hotel company. I was terminated due to lack of knowledge
of our enrollment procedure. My manager told the director of the Hospitality
Management program that I am attending that I was fired for continuous theft,
which is false. This person in particular has resources for about 90 of jobs in
the hospitality industry and did not refer me to any upcoming jobs based on her
belief of this false statement. Do I have a case?
Asked on February 22, 2017 under Personal Injury, North Carolina
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Defamation is a false statement made with knowledge of its falsity communicated to a third person who recognizes the defamatory content and the statement is injurious to your reputation.
Slander is spoken defamation. Libel is written defamation.
Each repetition of the defamatory statement is actionable in a lawsuit for defamation.
You can sue the manager for defamation.
Your damages (monetary compensation you are seeking in your lawsuit would include mental distress, loss of income, loss of friends and associates, and if applicable medical costs from physical illness). Punitive damages (a substantial amount) to punish the intentional wrongful act are also available.
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