What are my rights if my ex-husband filed a false police report alleging fraud but I was investigated for a year and was ultimately asked to resign from my job?
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What are my rights if my ex-husband filed a false police report alleging fraud but I was investigated for a year and was ultimately asked to resign from my job?
I was investigated for a year. He has constantly harressed me and contacted my job to report unruly things.The investigation is over with no charges but I lost a $100,000 a year job and am not able to get a job near that salary. I was a speech pathologist. Can I file a civil law suit for defamation and tortious inference?
Asked on February 6, 2014 under Personal Injury, Wisconsin
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
From what you describe, you may have a viable claim for defamation and tortious interference; possibly also for filing a false police report. The key issue will not be whether he was wrong, but what his intention was when he did this: if he acted maliciously or with a reckless disregard for the truth of the report, you may have a good claim; but if he both legitimately and reasonably (e.g. based on evidence) believe the truth of what he reported, he will probably not be liable. Given the amount potentially at stake, it would be well worth your time to consult with a personal injury attorney.
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