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Defamation is any false information that harms the reputation of a person, business, or organization. Defamation includes both libel and slander. Libel generally refers to defamatory statements that are published or broadcast (more permanent) while slander refers to verbal defamatory statements (more fleeting).
Your best bet would be to identify the person who made those defamatory statements and bring them to justice. Filing a lawsuit against a ?John Doe? defendant is likely the most effective way to identify the culprit and get them to pay for the damage to your reputation.
An example is ?Tom Smith stole money from his employer.? If this is untrue and if making the statement damages Tom's reputation or ability to work, it is defamation. The person whose reputation has been damaged by the false statement can bring a defamation lawsuit.
To prove prima facie defamation, a plaintiff must show four things: 1) a false statement purporting to be fact; 2) publication or communication of that statement to a third person; 3) fault amounting to at least negligence; and 4) damages, or some harm caused to the reputation of the person or entity who is the subject ...
In California, you must prove five elements to establish a defamation claim: An intentional publication of a statement of fact; That is false; That is unprivileged; That has a natural tendency to injure or causes ?special damage;? and, The defendant's fault in publishing the statement amounted to at least negligence.