Can I sue a former coworker for slander?
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Can I sue a former coworker for slander?
I’m a local truck driver. Another employee and I were involved in an incident in
which it cause me to be involved in an accident. By his own admission of his
actions, he was clearly at fault according to the law. Yet upon his return to
our place of work, he has been going around telling everyone it was my fault. I
have a spotless driving record with no incidents or accidents since I obtained my
CDL’s. He has several. By telling everyone it was my fault, he is damaging my
reputation as a driver. The law clearly states he was at fault. Even my
supervisor refused to stand up for what was right they are the same race and
same sex. I have now been terminated for refusing to let this situation go when
he is making false statements against me. Do I have a case?
Asked on July 21, 2016 under Personal Injury, Georgia
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
You can sue your former co-worker for defamation. Slander is spoken defamation.
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.
Every repetition of the defamatory statement is actionable in a lawsuit for defamation.
Your damages (monetary compensation you are seeking in your lawsuit) would include lost income from the loss of your job, emotional distress, loss of friends or associates, and if applicable, physical illness.
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