Q: Can you be sued for defamation of character if you didnt complete a job for someone and stated why to them?
I have a cleaning company, the client complained that we did mot finish few things, i told her the reason why was my crew saw a bug that they thought to be a roach and did not want to return., i offered to return 3 seperate times myself even though i saw a dead one., she refused and asked for picture i sent her picture that my employee pulled from google of what the bug looked like., she said it was false picture and is suing me for defamation of character and slander..
A:
It is not defamation or slander if the conversation is between the two of you. Defamation and slander require that there be some public statement. Do not, by the way, discuss this on facebook or any social media--that's where people get into trouble!).
All the best.
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