How Do You Avoid A Defamation Of Character Claim?
Defamation of character describes derogatory statements that result in damage to someone’s reputation or subject them to contempt or ridicule. While it’s not easy to prove defamation of character, it’s still not fun to get sued based on statements you made about someone else, even if just made in jest or gossiping with friends. Here are some tips to help you avoid a defamation of character lawsuit. Avoid derogatory oral statements (libel). Making false statements about someone else to a third party that cause harm to that person’s reputation is grounds for a defamation of character suit. Avoid saying anything untrue about anyone else to ensure you don’t inadvertently cross the line. Stay away from derogatory written statements (slander). Just like libel, making false written statements, or slander, against someone else in a way that causes them damage can be grounds for a defamation of character claim. Keep it to yourself. Defamation of character only results when the harmful statement
