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3 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Internet Law and Libel & Slander for New York on
Q: Can I sue for Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress or Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress

My parent died of cancer years ago but the latest damaging action by the offending party happened this calendar year. Prior to death, person spoke to her she could not express opinion without she asked her to. Then mailed a dismissive handwritten card when they stayed away. At the funeral, this... View More

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answered on Nov 26, 2024

To begin with, you mentioned that the incident happened years ago. Generally speaking, with some exceptions, personal injury actions (not medical malpractice) commenced against a non-municipal defendant have a three year statute of limitations. Additionally, based upon the fact pattern you... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Employment Discrimination, Employment Law and Libel & Slander for New York on
Q: Someone is accusing me of harassment over the internet but i believe i am being impersonated and was just fired

I am the victim of impersonation, defamation, libel, harassment and discrimination. I was recently fired because a co-worker claimed I was harassing them through email and subsequently telling other employees disparaging and complete falsehoods while slandering my name. My character has been... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Libel & Slander for New York on
Q: The family Court judge refuses to dismiss a TRO filed under fraudulent, false and defamation. I have filed motions.

The TRO was to terminate 10/31/24 the Plaintiff was granted and additional 6 based upon further foreseeing evidences or proposals actions. Federal violations were committed in complaint and the justice refused to act upon documents I submitted and still granted. The Plaintiff drop a previous... View More

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answered on Oct 15, 2024

This passage omits any question, and as such we do not know how to answer this. The asker also does not tell us what area of the law this question arises under. Is this a divorce/family court offense "TRO," or is this a criminal "TRO." We do not know.

There is also no...
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1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander for New York on
Q: Where can I hire a lawyer for a defamation case in NY on a contingency basis?

I am the plaintiff. I have already filed a complaint with the NY Supreme Court, and I, now, must serve the defendants as soon as possible.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 25, 2024

That could be a difficult order to fill. Defamation cases are sometimes handled on a contingency basis, but many law firms may instead go with charging hourly. Each case can be different, but generally speaking, slander and libel cases often pose an element of uncertainty in the outcome. This makes... View More

2 Answers | Asked in International Law and Libel & Slander for New York on
Q: Hi , I have a question about visa U and if a person outside of country can get it
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 21, 2024

You could repost this and add "Immigration Law" as a category - that's probably why the question was overlooked and remained open until now. Attorneys in that category are familiar with visa matters. Good luck

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1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander for New York on
Q: Is leaving a factual review on a job review website considered defamation ?

My colleague left a factual review of the last job we worked at. The boss is threatening legal action for defamation (the review site is anonymous, so she doesn’t know who wrote it) and intimidating the person- to remove the factual review.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 5, 2024

It would be best for an attorney who practices in the area of defamation law to advise you, but you await a response for a week. Until then, the short answer is that from a textbook standpoint, factually truthful material would not ordinarily be considered defamation.

However, the practical...
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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Libel & Slander for New York on
Q: Can I be arrested by local cops if an altercation happened on Indian owned land?

Feb 24th I went to the Native American owned gas station. Got gas. Went to a regular store to get cigarettes and my card was declined because the Indian gas station put a hold on my card. I went back to the gas station asked why they put a hold on my card and they said it was my bank not them. But... View More

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answered on Jul 8, 2024

My initial answer is that local police do not have the power (lack of jurisdiction) to arrest you for this, but there are complexities in the law. Here is my attempt to explain them.

The ability of local police to arrest someone for an alleged crime like assault that occurred on Native...
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Q: I was fired a few Years ago because of my Disability, Also this same Health Care Facility spread Damaging Rumors

The Damaging and Personal attacks this Health Care Facility has spread has prevented me from getting Jobs in this town, Even my Firing was not my Fault. The personal attacks has damaged my Personal Life and Family Life

The Administators tried everything to push me out

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Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 22, 2024

What you describe could be a tough case. Whether the attorney who dismissed the prospects of a disability case or HIPAA case was an employment law or health care law attorney, defamation-based cases can be costly. Your frustration of what was done to your reputation is understandable, but it could... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Libel & Slander for New York on
Q: Is a redacted police report indicative of a cover up of a crime committed by another?

I had someone file a false police report about me accusing me of domestic violence. When I requested a FOIL of the police reports, it came redacted . It involved going through an appeal process by our town mayor to get an unredacted version

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answered on Jun 21, 2024

I understand you're asking about the implications of receiving a redacted police report in response to your Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request. Let me address your question:

1. Redaction itself is not necessarily indicative of a cover-up. There are legitimate reasons why...
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1 Answer | Asked in Communications Law, Education Law and Libel & Slander for New York on
Q: UK University sent email offers due to "technical glitch". Students have major exams at same time. Offer was retracted

After this email was sent to students at an already distressing period, they simply said sorry and said to put measures in place - no plan for that communicated as of this moment, and nothing said to look out for. Those who received the offer received them after the "glitch" and of course... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Apr 10, 2024

I'm sorry your question remains open for two weeks. It looks like this takes place in the UK, and this Q & A forum deals mainly with U.S. laws and courts. But as a general matter, the type of case you describe sounds difficult. While your frustration is understandable, the element of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Libel & Slander for New York on
Q: HiI wanted to find out what I can do about rude, nasty and disrespectful comments that was posted on my fundraiser

I had posted my fundraiser on a site called next-door and now these people don’t leave me alone and they just keep harassing me with their comments they’re saying stuff that’s not true about me and my children I’m really bothered about the situation and it’s affecting me right now are you... View More

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answered on Feb 23, 2024

I understand how distressing and hurtful it must be to deal with rude and disrespectful comments on your fundraiser, especially when they involve false accusations and attacks on your family. While it can be frustrating not receiving a response from the platform where the comments were posted,... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander, Personal Injury, Contracts and Admiralty / Maritime for New York on
Q: How much is the bond paper my birth certificate is printed on worth? Was born in 83

The CUSIF number related to my long form birth certificate. Wonder how much it is worth.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jan 13, 2024

This doesn't look like it involves an admiralty/maritime matter (one of the posted categories), but you're awaiting a response for two weeks. There is material written on this online, but much of it is from commercial sources. Until you're able to consult with an attorney who is... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Employment Discrimination, Landlord - Tenant and Libel & Slander for New York on
Q: Hello, In Holt v Baird Baird died in 2021. Isn't this online reference used to slander and discrimination in future jobs

Why are cases allowed to be published when #1 Defendant is dead. #2 Cases are dismissed? Employers use online information to determine hiring statuses. This is not fair, if someone wants to know my legal dealings, go to the courthouse and file FOIL. Am I correct?

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 18, 2023

You're correct. It can be unfair and harmful in job searches. Unfortunately, court orders, decisions, and other documents often become public information, appearing either in the Unified Court System online database or on commercial search databases such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, or Pacer. You... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander for New York on
Q: How do I file a case against the New York Post? what are the steps? Thank you
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answered on Nov 17, 2023

To file a case against the New York Post, you'll need to start by determining the grounds for your lawsuit, such as libel or slander, if their publication contained false statements that harmed your reputation. It's important to gather all evidence that supports your claim, including... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Internet Law and Libel & Slander for New York on
Q: Can I post someone’s full name & DOB on social media? The person raped me in my sleep
Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Sep 23, 2023

What exactly do you propose to post on social media? Just name and DOB? Or rape allegation also?

Jack

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody, Child Support and Libel & Slander for New York on
Q: As a responded to petition for child support and child custody made on knowingly, false claims

Been married since 2010 to present having endured physical abuse, deformation, parental alienation and ears of narcissistic controlling behaviors, having to endure having numerous affairs, these individuals living in the homes with my children, while the narrative of being a single mother is... View More

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answered on Oct 14, 2023

Unfortunately, America's laws were not written with emergencies in mind. Our current economic situation with core inflation at 5% and rising means were are entering a recession, and jobs are going away, wars are starting up, cost are escalating, and there is no end in sight until a new... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander for New York on
Q: Defamation of character

I work for a company and recently accused of sexual harassment I am a big man 6”3 280 lbs so during the summer even in shorts my thighs chafe together or my boxers rise up so I’m constantly adjusting them while I’m working so I can be comfortable and because of that a female employee reported... View More

Marco Caviglia
Marco Caviglia
answered on Sep 19, 2023

I suggest you contact the human resources department and file a complaint. I don't know if your matter is really defamation as opposed to a breach of employee confidentiality. Otherwise, contact a labor law attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Civil Litigation and Libel & Slander for New York on
Q: A Company calls people that dont' like censorship creeps. is this slander?

there's a product called "skullgirls" that has remained RELITIVELY uncensored but now is very censored... in strange an inconsistent ways.

i've been trying to contact the game companies Autumn Games, Future Club and Hidden Varriable studios... to no avail. and a lot of... View More

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answered on Aug 29, 2023

Calling individuals "creeps" and "predators" could potentially be considered defamation, depending on the context and whether the statements are presented as facts rather than opinions. To have a viable defamation claim in California, you would need to prove that the statement... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Libel & Slander for New York on
Q: Is it illegal to threaten a defamation or “slander” lawsuit against someone who is spreading rumors to get me fired?

The doctored story is 100% false with proof. She is going around saying I still money from a previous employer but there is proof I didn’t on cameras and I’m in nursing school and really don’t want people to think I’m stealing money.

Jack Mevorach
Jack Mevorach
answered on Aug 6, 2023

If you are being defamed, you are permitted to demand it stop, and to advise that a lawsuit will be filed if it does not.

Jack

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Civil Litigation, Small Claims and Libel & Slander for New York on
Q: Can my friend sue me for rent and transportation services after I stayed with them as a guest?

I recently stayed at my friend's apartment. I had asked in advance if I could come and she consented. We did not discuss any payment. I slept on the apartment floor for 5 nights. They picked me up from the airport and we did some travel activities together. We also did some outdoor photo shoot... View More

Carl Nelson
Carl Nelson
answered on May 20, 2023

A text, after the fact, stating “ I’m happy to pay the expenses you demanded” is not itself a contract. The factual circumstances and your friend’s specific claim as to why they claim you owe the money will be the relevant points. If, for example, your friend claimed there was in fact an... View More

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