What can I do if a co-worker made slanderous statements about my character which has caused other employees to treat me differently?
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What can I do if a co-worker made slanderous statements about my character which has caused other employees to treat me differently?
Asked on January 22, 2012 under Personal Injury, Pennsylvania
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Defamation is a false statement made with knowledge of its falsity communicated to a third party who recognizes the defamatory content and it 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 your co-worker for defamation. Your damages ( the amount you are seeking to recover in your lawsuit) can include mental distress, loss of associates, friends, colleagues due to the defamatory statement being injurious to your reputation, and if applicable, physical illness and medical bills.
In addition to general damages mentioned above, you may be able to recover punitive damages which are a substantial amount to punish the wrongdoer for intentional, malicious acts.
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