What if a coworker lies about a medical condition you do not have.
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What if a coworker lies about a medical condition you do not have.
If a co-worker of mine went around telling anyone who will listen that I have PTSD, is there any legal recourse? Never had any issues or complaints, now I am getting pulled in for psych evals.
Asked on December 5, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Ohio
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you can sue that coworker for defamation. Defamation is making untrue factual statements or assertions about you--such as the claim that you have a condition or illness which you do not--which statement damages your reputation and/or causes you any monetary losses (e.g. if you lose wages from being suspended or terminated). If you wish to explore this option, consult with a personal injury attorney: the same lawyers who handle car accident and slip-and-fall cases tend to be the ones who handle defamation cases.
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