My boyfriend's old boss lied in a reference in an attempt to prevent him from getting his new job. He got the job regardless because his new employers have had dealings with his ex boss before and knew of my boyfriend's good reputation. Since this, she has continued to spread malicious falsehoods (of the worst sorts) around his old workplace, and attempting to have his clearance to enter the workplace denied. This would have meant he could have lost his new job. Fortunately, it didn't work and he has a lot of evidence and people to back him up about her behaviour.
I know that in the past, high profile libel and slander cases have cost 10's of thousands of pounds. Is there a way of filing a case at the court yourself?
This woman is a serial bully and has to be stopped!
2006-07-26 23:53:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I only know the Australian legal system, but the UK is pretty much the same...
First point about civil litigation is that only about 5% of cases end up in court, most get settled long before that. That means legal action wont neccessarily be lengthy or costly. However, it sounds like your boyfriend actually hasnt suffered much damage, because he got the job. In that case theres not much reason to launch an action, because no damage = no compensation.
Given those facts, I agree with the people that said to inform the troublemakers bosses about her actions, with statements from your people who you reckon will support you.
If you want to pursue legal action, it will cost you money, but is unlikely to cost thousands because, like I said, it probably wont go to court. In Australia we have Community Legal Centres which will give you legal advice for free or cheap. Im pretty sure you've got them in the UK too. If you do want to sue, get advice from a cheap service first, then work out what to do from there. But unless your boyfriend has suffered a significant money amount of damage as a result of this womans actions (ie, thousands of pounds worth of damage) there is absolutely no point in suing.
Good luck! Slap her once for me!
2006-07-27 01:32:01 · answer #1 · answered by dave_eee 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
That is awful, similar thing happened to my daughter, she had the last laugh by achieving and earning far more money than her ex boss.
In terms of the case, take it to a corporate lawyer, they will tell you if you have a good chance of winning, and if you do win, it should not cost you a penny because part of the settlement would be the costs and compensation.
My understanding is that you are not allowed to write a bad reference.
Tha alternative is to gather all the information about this person,s behaviour along with a copy of the reference and give it to her superiors, I'm sure they would not want a liability like her working for their company, especially if there is litigation hanging over them.
Good luck.
2006-07-27 00:08:25 · answer #2 · answered by A G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contact the old boss's boss. Your boyfriend is lucky because he has plenty of people to back him up. Maybe his new employers could have a word? He needs to see a solicitor for any advice to take things further. A letter to someone at a higher level will alert them what is going on, and they don't want a lawsuit and a bad reputation. She also needs to have a letter warning her about her behaviour.
If she realises where her behaviour is heading, she may have the sense to stop, as she will get the sack, a bad reference and reputation, and who is going to employ her? If she doesn't get the sack, it will go on her record, and will probably be demoted.
Good luck!
2006-07-27 00:08:46 · answer #3 · answered by Thia 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why not represent yourself and just don't say or write anything too contentious - then you can have fun at minimum cost - better still become an M.P. and slag off whosoever you feel like with impunity in the Houses of Parliament - nobody can do a thing
2006-07-27 01:35:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No offence but don't start doing the american thing of suing somebody who upsets you! 2 ways to deal with this ignore or confront. I take it you boyfriend has a mouth why doesn't he either pick up the phone or go round and have a word to his nemesis. I would leave her in no doubt that if she wanted to start playing games she'd be the loser. Case solved and you didn't have to run to teacher!!
2006-07-27 00:06:04 · answer #5 · answered by PJ 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not being funny but your boyfriend got the new job so just try and move on....... Tell him to go and speak to his old boss and say 'Cut the crap or else'...if that doesn't work tell him to go back round there and give him a good hiding....he will stop it eventually.
2006-07-27 07:07:54 · answer #6 · answered by reggie 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
they are civil cases not criminal ones, you're probably looking in the wrong place
2016-03-27 01:07:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋