A local New York City newspaper ran a story about a project that I was involved in, specifically a real estate development. I handled the interior design of the model apartment.
The article certainly was biased against the project and developer for strictly personal reasons, but then went on to state that I am not an interior designer.
This is completely false as my work and my advertising will attest. I believe that the statement was made to intentionally discredit my reputation or mislead my potential clients.
I plan to write to the editor requesting a correction or retraction.
If they refuse to retract it, do I have a case should I decide to sue for libel?
2006-12-01 03:08:30 · 3 answers · asked by jack b 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Absolutely. Make sure you document everything though, and make sure that the article is clear enough about the their accusation of you. I would ask for some sort of financial compensation as your future work relations maybe adversely affected.
2006-12-01 03:12:11 · answer #1 · answered by seek_fulfill 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, you really don't have a case yet. Just write to the paper and see what they do about it. They CAN ask you to present your credentials, and you MUST do so if they ask. You still aren't likely to have a cause of action. Just politely request that they publish a correction.
2006-12-01 11:38:13 · answer #2 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not use Yahoo answers for this question!! Consult a licensed attorney!
2006-12-01 11:13:02 · answer #3 · answered by La Reina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋