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Defamation lawsuits in California require proving false statements, publication, harm, and negligence/malice. Public figures must prove actual malice. Settlements may cover damages, including emotional distress and attorney fees. Consult your lawyer for personalized advice.Full Conversation
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So allegations came up at my
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Thank you for sharing your location. Can you please provide more details about the allegations that have come up? This will help me to offer more specific legal information pertinent to your situation.
Thank you for sharing your location. Can you please provide more details about the allegations that have come up? This will help me to offer more specific legal information pertinent to your situation.
allegations came against me at my former place of employment
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Thank you for sharing your situation. Could you please provide more details about the nature of the allegations made against you at your former place of employment? This will help me offer more specific guidance.
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Thank you for sharing your situation. Could you please provide more details about the nature of the allegations made against you at your former place of employment? This will help me offer more specific guidance.
Looking forward to your response.
A former student made allegations against me about kissing and touch and texting inappropriately and allowing drug and alcohol use
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Thank you for providing those details. To assist you better, could you please clarify if the allegations are being investigated by your former employer, law enforcement, or both? This will help me provide more accurate guidance.
Thank you for providing those details. To assist you better, could you please clarify if the allegations are being investigated by your former employer, law enforcement, or both? This will help me provide more accurate guidance.
Former employer
Hello ****,
Thank you for providing those details. Here is some general legal information that might help:
- **Employment Law in California**: Employees have the right to a fair investigation process.
- **Sexual Harassment/ Misconduct Allegations**: Employers are required to investigate such claims thoroughly.
- **Legal Representation**: Consider consulting an employment attorney for guidance.
For more detailed assistance, knowing if there's any formal hearing or if you've been contacted by any legal body would be helpful.
Thank you for providing those details. Here is some general legal information that might help:
- **Employment Law in California**: Employees have the right to a fair investigation process.
- **Sexual Harassment/ Misconduct Allegations**: Employers are required to investigate such claims thoroughly.
- **Legal Representation**: Consider consulting an employment attorney for guidance.
For more detailed assistance, knowing if there's any formal hearing or if you've been contacted by any legal body would be helpful.
i have a lawyer in retainer
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Thank you for the information. Since you have a lawyer on retainer, it's crucial to communicate all details and concerns directly with them. They can provide personalized legal advice and represent you effectively.
If you have specific questions about the process or need general information, feel free to ask.
Is there anything specific you need help with regarding the ongoing situation?
Thank you for the information. Since you have a lawyer on retainer, it's crucial to communicate all details and concerns directly with them. They can provide personalized legal advice and represent you effectively.
If you have specific questions about the process or need general information, feel free to ask.
Is there anything specific you need help with regarding the ongoing situation?
So at the time I was a very well known hard abuser of drugs and alcohol. I also never touched anyone under the age inappropriately. Due to me being a known addict and having changed my ways and professed apologies and asked for forgiveness over years and years from the people I hurt, including minors that I did drink and smoke with, can I sue my accuser for liable
Hello ****,
To provide general legal information regarding suing for defamation (libel) in California:
- **Defamation Elements**: You must prove false statements were made, published to others, caused harm, and were made with negligence or actual malice.
- **Public Figures**: If you are considered a public figure, you must prove "actual malice."
Given the complexity, please consult your retained lawyer for personalized advice.
To provide general legal information regarding suing for defamation (libel) in California:
- **Defamation Elements**: You must prove false statements were made, published to others, caused harm, and were made with negligence or actual malice.
- **Public Figures**: If you are considered a public figure, you must prove "actual malice."
Given the complexity, please consult your retained lawyer for personalized advice.
What is complex about it
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Thank you for reaching out. The complexity in your situation arises from several factors:
- **Defamation Law**: Proving defamation involves multiple elements (false statement, publication, harm, negligence/malice).
- **Public Figure Status**: If you're a public figure, proving "actual malice" is required.
- **Past Behavior**: Your history with drugs/alcohol might complicate the perception of your credibility.
- **Legal Proceedings**: Different proceedings (employer investigation vs. court case) have different rules and implications.
For personalized legal advice, discussing these complexities with your retained lawyer is essential. They can provide guidance tailored to your specific circumstances.
Is there a specific part of the process you need more information on?
Thank you for reaching out. The complexity in your situation arises from several factors:
- **Defamation Law**: Proving defamation involves multiple elements (false statement, publication, harm, negligence/malice).
- **Public Figure Status**: If you're a public figure, proving "actual malice" is required.
- **Past Behavior**: Your history with drugs/alcohol might complicate the perception of your credibility.
- **Legal Proceedings**: Different proceedings (employer investigation vs. court case) have different rules and implications.
For personalized legal advice, discussing these complexities with your retained lawyer is essential. They can provide guidance tailored to your specific circumstances.
Is there a specific part of the process you need more information on?
But I know my past credibility would be in question, all of my behavior would be due to being an addict, that’s why I feel the accuser is making me relive past trauma by bringing up these past issues and making me relive them. Surely that is grounds for a libel suit?
Hello ****,
I understand your concerns. To determine if you have grounds for a libel suit in California, consider the following:
- **False Statement**: The statement must be false.
- **Publication**: It must be communicated to others.
- **Harm**: It must cause damage to your reputation.
- **Negligence/Malice**: The statement must be made negligently or with actual malice.
Given your past history, it can indeed complicate the case. Your lawyer can provide personalized advice on the viability of a defamation claim. Is there a specific aspect of defamation law you need more information about?
I understand your concerns. To determine if you have grounds for a libel suit in California, consider the following:
- **False Statement**: The statement must be false.
- **Publication**: It must be communicated to others.
- **Harm**: It must cause damage to your reputation.
- **Negligence/Malice**: The statement must be made negligently or with actual malice.
Given your past history, it can indeed complicate the case. Your lawyer can provide personalized advice on the viability of a defamation claim. Is there a specific aspect of defamation law you need more information about?
What are statistics in libel suites in California
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Libel suits can be complex and vary widely in outcomes. Here are some general points:
- **Success Rate**: Defamation cases, including libel, can be challenging to win due to the burden of proof.
- **Public Figures**: These cases are harder for public figures due to the "actual malice" requirement.
- **Settlement**: Many defamation cases are settled out of court rather than going to trial.
For detailed statistics, you might need to consult legal databases or studies, which your lawyer can access and interpret for you. Is there anything more specific you need help with?
Libel suits can be complex and vary widely in outcomes. Here are some general points:
- **Success Rate**: Defamation cases, including libel, can be challenging to win due to the burden of proof.
- **Public Figures**: These cases are harder for public figures due to the "actual malice" requirement.
- **Settlement**: Many defamation cases are settled out of court rather than going to trial.
For detailed statistics, you might need to consult legal databases or studies, which your lawyer can access and interpret for you. Is there anything more specific you need help with?
settled in a way that benefits the plaintiff?
Hello ****,
Outcomes in libel suits can vary widely. Here are some general points:
- **Settlements**: Many libel cases are settled out of court, often favoring the plaintiff to avoid lengthy litigation.
- **Damages**: Settlements may include monetary compensation and retractions.
- **Public vs. Private**: Private individuals often have a better chance of favorable settlements compared to public figures.
Is there a particular aspect of settlement negotiations you're curious about?
Outcomes in libel suits can vary widely. Here are some general points:
- **Settlements**: Many libel cases are settled out of court, often favoring the plaintiff to avoid lengthy litigation.
- **Damages**: Settlements may include monetary compensation and retractions.
- **Public vs. Private**: Private individuals often have a better chance of favorable settlements compared to public figures.
Is there a particular aspect of settlement negotiations you're curious about?
Pay for my attorneys and my therapy due to having to relive this trauma of my past. A past the accuser knows I am repentant for and have apologized for countless times over a decade
Hello ****,
I understand your concern about seeking compensation for your attorneys and therapy due to the trauma from the allegations. Here is some general guidance on this matter:
- **Defamation Damages**: If successful, libel suits can include compensatory damages for actual harm, including emotional distress.
- **Litigation Costs**: Some settlements may cover attorney fees and related costs.
Consult your lawyer about the potential to include these damages in your claim. Is there a specific aspect of this process you need more information on?
I understand your concern about seeking compensation for your attorneys and therapy due to the trauma from the allegations. Here is some general guidance on this matter:
- **Defamation Damages**: If successful, libel suits can include compensatory damages for actual harm, including emotional distress.
- **Litigation Costs**: Some settlements may cover attorney fees and related costs.
Consult your lawyer about the potential to include these damages in your claim. Is there a specific aspect of this process you need more information on?