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2 Answers | Asked in Copyright, Personal Injury, Intellectual Property and Libel & Slander for Ohio on
Q: Can I send a cease and desist letter for defamation/ libel?

I recently watched a presentation of a marketing and sales coach who gave names of his clients as examples. I reached out to a client who was in a similar industry to me to both find out more about her offerings for my own life but also to learn more and gain insight from her sales process. The... View More

Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
Fritz-Howard Raymond Clapp
answered on Aug 30, 2024

Your inquiry to the client who had been identified by the coach was perfectly reasonable and defensible, so the threat of retaliation was bluster. The threat to cause you harm is "actionable", that is, you could sue for it to get an injunction and possible money damages. So, challenging... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Legal Malpractice and Libel & Slander for Ohio on
Q: How do I start a complaint for ineffective assistance of counsel in Butler County Ohio
James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Jun 3, 2024

To start a complaint for ineffective assistance of counsel in Butler County, Ohio, you first need to gather all relevant documentation related to your case. This includes court transcripts, attorney-client communications, and any other evidence that demonstrates your attorney's lack of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Libel & Slander for Ohio on
Q: Can I sue an after school program for making a fake report to CPS and requesting a well check?

A staff interrogated my son when I decided to remove him from the program. They asked him if my husband and I were alcoholics and if we used illegal drugs. She made a false statement and later on proceeded to call the sheriff’s department for a well check because apparently my son was being... View More

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answered on Feb 24, 2024

Yes, you may have grounds to sue the after-school program for making a false report to CPS and causing undue stress and harm to your family. The staff's interrogation of your son and subsequent false report to authorities constitute potentially defamatory actions and may be considered as... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence and Libel & Slander for Ohio on
Q: Can someone keep getting protection orders against me and dropping them and getting them again and playing with my life

So there is this female that continues to get tpos on me but shows up to my house while tpos are in effect and then she will drop them in court and then threaten to file them again against me. She's doing this to play with my life

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Mar 17, 2023

In my opinion, this is a more passive but just as serious type of domestic violence. The same advice goes for you as for a victim of the more active and violent type of domestic violence.

Yes, they can and will keep doing this as long as you allow the relationship to continue....
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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Libel & Slander for Ohio on
Q: Can you Sue an app for violation of your first amendment for banning you from commenting on their app

If I made a truthful statement with no profanity and/or offensive language towards anyone

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jan 16, 2023

No. The First Amendment protects you from government interference, not private parties. Apps, employers, and other private organizations and companies are free to allow access to only those who adhere to polices regulating speech.

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander for Ohio on
Q: Good morning, can I sue a manager at a restaurant or calling me out of my name and texting about me being a drug abuser

I went to Wendy's alone from one of my friends which was $60 and he gave me another $20 so that I could put gas in my truck he's for my truck payment and that I needed to do and I couldn't afford to make a late payment so I went to my friends Wendy's and the manager said that I... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 22, 2022

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could reach out to discuss with attorneys who handle defamation cases. However, keep in mind that these types of cases are not generally handled on a contingency basis. That means attorney fees could be due at the... View More

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Q: I would like to sue someone for slander but they get a disability check .Is there a way that is possible

The person is say The most egregious things about myself and my children , i just want it to stop, but I feel like the monetary value is the only thing that’s going to stop this person from seeing things about me, I got money to be donated I don’t need it

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Nov 21, 2022

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could reach out to attorneys that handle defamation cases to discuss. But these types of cases are not generally handled on a contingency basis, meaning attorney fees can be due, win or lose. You may want to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Libel & Slander for Ohio on
Q: Is there any way I can respond to a lawsuit against my LLC?

A vexatious litigator had sued my former LLC and obtained a default judgement against me but the court rejected his request to pierce the corporate veil. In the suit, he named multiple other unrelated business that have no association with the LLC named in the suit but the plaintiff, aware I... View More

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answered on Jul 28, 2024

You can respond to the lawsuit against your LLC by submitting a motion to the court. Even if you're unable to afford legal representation, you can file a pro se motion, which means you are representing yourself. In this motion, you should clearly state your case, explain the false evidence and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander, Personal Injury and Employment Law for Ohio on
Q: Publicly shamed in office for a born disability, reported it, quit, offered severance to not sue.. what are my options?

Former coworkers publicly shamed me for my walleye by printing crossed eyed pictures and hanging them in the office. They also harassed with a number of other photos taken in the bathroom and hung them up. As you can imagine, this really took a toll on me and put me in a very depressed state for 6... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jul 23, 2022

An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for your ordeal. Your category selections straddle a number of areas, but you did not include Employment Law as a heading. That might be one reason why the post remained open. You could reach out to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law, Libel & Slander and Sexual Harassment for Ohio on
Q: Can I get in trouble for sending nudes to a minor when she said she was 20?

She told me she was 20 then tried to blackmail me into giving her money saying she'd say I was sexting a minor and to leak my nudes.

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Apr 4, 2022

If she is really a minor, yes. But this is also a common scam.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Employment Law, Civil Litigation and Libel & Slander for Ohio on
Q: What can I do if I am on the receiving end of a threatening text message from an ex-coworker in Ohio?

An ex-coworker sent me a text message stating people will be going after me after he talks to them and they will beat me, this is after he caused me issues at work by lying to HR and almost getting me fired.

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Mar 25, 2022

You can do one or both of the following: report the matter to the police, and/or seek a civil protection order.

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence, Libel & Slander, Criminal Law and Family Law for Ohio on
Q: In ohio, As a victim of a Aggravated menacing. What do I need to bring and expect in court?
Andrew Popp
Andrew Popp
answered on Apr 7, 2021

This depends on what is happening in Court. Is the hearing an arraignment, pretrial, evidentiary hearing, deposition, trial? You can always contact the victim's advocate at the courthouse and they can go through general information with you.

Best of luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander for Ohio on
Q: 3 people charged with possession after someone in my car got caught with drugswhy am I on house arrest and they got bond
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jan 12, 2021

You haven't actually asked a question, but I am assuming you want to know why the court granted them bond but kept you under house arrest. The answer to that question is hard to give from so little information. It may be as simple as you have a record and they do not. It may be that they have... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander, Personal Injury and Family Law for Ohio on
Q: I am looking to consult with a local attorney in regards to a physical/sexual attack to my mom in a rehab ctr.

Another resident committed the attack, however, the facility didn't respond and react appropriately. I have removed my mother and setting up home health care/rehabilitation. She had complete shoulder replacement and had to fight this resident off of her. She has now had a set-back in her... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Jun 15, 2020

An Ohio attorney could best advise, but your post remains open for two weeks. I'm very sorry for your mother's and your family's ordeal here. Reach out to Ohio attorneys; they won't contact you - this is only a Q & A board. You'll have to contact them. You can search... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander for Ohio on
Q: I have a question about defamation tort

This is what I posted online "If not allowed then please remove. Do not hire a private contractor by the name of Jesse Evans who has owned business that went by Trade Pro Renovations LLC. he and his business are not legit. He will take your money, $11,000, with the mind set of doing the job.... View More

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Jun 1, 2020

Truth is an absolute defense in defamation lawsuits. But that doesn't mean he won't sue you and argue some or all of what you've said is untrue so there could still be a hassle.

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander for Ohio on
Q: Can you sue if your photograph is aired on tv and you're accused of a crime you didnt commit?

Recently a documentary was filmed and aired on the Investigation Discovery Channel which is owned by Discovery Incorporated. This documentary was about a murder in my hometown. At one point a woman is being interviewed and they show a picture on the screen with a man's image highlighted and... View More

Paul E. Tennison
Paul E. Tennison
answered on Jul 3, 2019

I recommend your friend consults with an attorney. If the woman did not have any reason to believe he was actually the murderer and claimed that he was, that could be a reckless or intentional misrepresentation on her part. Defamation is a state law issue that is different in every state so ensure... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Landlord - Tenant and Libel & Slander for Ohio on
Q: lawyer to sue my ex for the mental distress mental disturbance emotional harm mental anguish mental suffering ect

Mental suffering he used abusive and insulting language assult and battery he torched my arm while i was sleeping has beat me many times he has went to jail he sufficates me with hands or pillow he pours liquids on me of all sorts i am in intensive counciling and i have problems with back head and... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Feb 4, 2019

I'm sorry to hear that you had to go through this. You have a case but.....the problem is that homeowners won't cover intentional acts, and if there is no insurance unless he's worth a lot of money you will get a piece of paper saying you are entitled to money--but he won't be... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander for Ohio on
Q: Someone said I stole from them and forged a check of theirs. I didn't do this. Can I get them for slander?

My nephew said I stole the title to his car and cashed a work check of his. I didn't do this. He accused me of criminal acts; theft and forgery. His parents (my brother & his wife) won't talk to me. I'm devastated over this. Can I file a lawsuit against him for slander?

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Oct 28, 2018

You can file a lawsuit against anyone for any reason, whether you will win is a different story. Generally, defamation (slander and libel) require that you prove the things is false, and damaged your reputation costing you money.

1 Answer | Asked in Libel & Slander for Ohio on
Q: Superintendent is threatening to file a lawsuit against me for slander. If the statements are true how can he sue me
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Oct 8, 2018

Well...he would need to claim that the statements are false. You can pretty much sue someone over anything, how successful your suit will be depends on the truth and evidence.

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