If a independent contractor breaks there own confidentiality agreement in there contract am I still bound?

Question

I have a ex-designer that has recently got malicious and posted blogs about my self and my company. I questioned her work one time and she completely atacked me. She contacted my clients and told them fictional information about me in order to blackmale me to pay her for work she did not do. I want to know if I am bound to her contract if it's confidentiality agreement says she can not contact my clients for any reason and specifically she can not offer any information on how my business works good or bad.

Answer 1

If you have a contract which requires her not to divulge such information I think you have case against her. I am not a lawyer. But I think it would be in your best interests to consult one.
Peace and blessings!

Answer 2

From what you say here, it sounds like:
a. She broke the contract by failing to abide by its terms, so you are off the hook from carrying out your part.
b. If indeed she spread false information about you which caused others to shun you and your business, you may have a suit against her not only for slander but also for economic torts that address interference with your business. Best to consult an attorney and go over the details, as there are several possible avenues available to you in this category.

(BTW, even if she said stuff about you that was TRUE, you could still have a suit against her for invasion of privacy, especially if you had an agreement prohibiting disclosure of this info.)

Answer 3

Take that bish to court and sue for damages! Not petty claims court either, I mean thousands of dollars compensation and suspension of license here. Hire a lawyer and go for the throat.

Answer 4

don't pay unless a judge orders you to. you do have a claim for slander/defamation of character. get statements from these clients

Answer 5

Short answer, no you are no longer bound by that contract.

Answer 6

I am not a lawyer. You may sue her for slandering.