Full question:
I walked upon a fellow worker telling other employees some I know and some I did not know that I was crazy and she looked around into my face. Do I have a slander case? I am in a profession where I am responsible for sick people. I was surprised she would say such a thing.
- Category: Civil Actions
- Subcategory: Defamation
- Date:
- State: Texas
Answer:
Defamation involves communication that harms someone's reputation, causing them shame or contempt. It includes both libel (written) and slander (spoken). To prove defamation, you must show:
- A false statement was made about your reputation, honesty, or integrity.
- The statement was shared with a third party (another person heard it).
- You suffered damages as a result of the statement.
Slander specifically refers to false oral statements that damage a person's reputation. In a workplace context, you would typically need to demonstrate harm, such as loss of earnings, demotion, or other negative impacts on your employment.
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