Can I sue someone for defamation over false information about my business?

Full question:

We run a business and someone I am not related to but have connections thru family, is placing information on her Facebook page that are not true and have told people to stay away from my business. The women posting it is doing it on the behalf of another. Can I sue them both?

Answer:

You may be able to take legal action against both individuals for defamation and intentional interference with business. If you have enough evidence to prove their involvement and the false nature of the statements, you could sue both parties.

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