Q: I was called a chomo by an employee at stripes, in front of other customers, not all the details, but can I sue them?
I went to my neighborhood stripes to get gas, I went in and made small talk with the girl working, I asked her what was the girls name that worked the shift before her, she told me her name and said she's young like her son , which I didn't catch what she referring to because I didn't realize what she was meaning until she said it again but this time added she's young like your daughter, I thought she said her daughter, she said no , don't you a daughter, I said yes she's 22, and she's says well she's young like that, don't be a chomo, then she says that's chomo stuff, which is a slang term for a pedifile, I looked at her like wtf, I said what are you saying, no one said anything sexually, I simply asked you her name, while other customers are listening to her tell me that I'm doing chomo stuff, I didt really think bout it till I got home and that's not right for someone who doesn't know me, to say. A chomo,
A:
You theoretically can sue the employee but it looks like you only have nominal damages.
There are some very specific legal requirements addressing libel and slander cases, so be sure to hire an attorney with experience in this type of case.
Without large, clear economic damages, expect your legal fees to substantially exceed any damages which may be awarded.
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