Defamation Case In Ohio

Summary

The users son, who is autistic and a caretaker for his disabled wife, is facing defamation through social media and verbal gossip. The defamatory statements are causing him severe depression and affecting his daily activities. The user is considering a lawsuit and is seeking legal advice. The user is advised to gather evidence of the defamatory statements, report the issue to the social media platforms, and consult with a defamation attorney in Ohio.

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it would b for my son his character and reputation is being badly innialated thru vicious people at an amusement park where he has requested for over * yrs. He is autistic
What specific actions are these individuals taking that are harming your son's character and reputation?
Facebook chats Instagram chat verbal chats gossip
Are there any specific defamatory statements being made about your son that you can share?
they are saying he’s not disabled he crazy he lies he’s stupid .he also has a wife that is disabled she had a stroke so he is her caretaker he i
What state are you located in? This is important as defamation laws vary by state.
he has become angered and depressed over this deeply
I'm sorry to hear about your son's situation. Can you please tell me in which state this is happening?
ohio
What evidence do you have of these defamatory statements? In Ohio, defamation is a statement that injures a third party's reputation. The tort of defamation includes both libel (written statements) and slander (spoken statements).
he is in Erie county I live in cuyahoga countu
What specific evidence do you have of these defamatory statements? Screenshots, messages, or witnesses can be crucial in a defamation case.
county
What specific evidence do you have of these defamatory statements? Screenshots, messages, or witnesses can be crucial in a defamation case.
cell phone text Facebook chat
What are the exact defamatory statements made in these texts and Facebook chats?
I would have to get them to print to u for sure
What is the exact content of these defamatory statements? This is crucial in determining if they meet the legal definition of defamation in Ohio.
he is being accused of telling this one person of thing he said but they were true .this person posted a twist of this online
What is the exact twisted statement that was posted online?
I do not have it my son does
Could your son provide the exact twisted statement that was posted online? This is crucial for understanding the defamation claim.
hes not here
When will your son be available to provide the exact twisted statement that was posted online?
i just wanted to know how to find an attorney that would answer the phone. I am sure he would need legal aid
What is your location? This will help me provide you with contact details for legal aid services near you.
Is this possible
Yes, it's possible to find an attorney who can help. In Ohio, you can contact the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland at (*) *-*. They provide free legal services.
cleveland ohio
What specific actions have been taken by your son to address this issue so far? In Ohio, defamation is considered a civil wrong (tort). You may need to consult with a defamation attorney.
well he talked to the head detective fourth in-line at the park this is all happening at the parked .He was trying to get to the bottom of this but they would do nothing
What was the response of the head detective when your son reported the issue?
They could careless
What actions have you or your son taken to address these defamatory statements on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram?
Can’t do anything we tried to get the park to talk to their employees that are doing this but the park doesn’t care
Have you reported these defamatory statements to the social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram) where they were posted? They have policies against such behavior.
they allow them to do this stuff
What specific steps have you taken to report these defamatory statements to the social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram)?
did not do
What is the reason you haven't reported these defamatory statements to the social media platforms?
didnt know
You can report defamatory content directly to social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. They have policies against such behavior.
these people will not care it holds no impact
What steps have you taken to document these defamatory statements? It's important to keep a record for potential legal proceedings.
I believe he has the text saved
What specific defamatory statements are saved in these texts?
There are group chat the these people have but the park knows about them
What specific defamatory statements are being made in these group chats?
just advise me of what we can do
What steps have you taken to address this issue legally?
none no one answers their phone
What type of legal action are you considering? Defamation cases can be complex and may require evidence such as screenshots of the defamatory statements.
law suit
What specific damages has your son suffered as a result of these defamatory statements?
hebis seeing a doctor for severe depression caused by this
What are the details of the damages, such as medical bills, therapy costs, or loss of income, that your son has incurred due to this situation?
he is disabled on disability
What specific impact has this situation had on your son's disability benefits or his ability to perform his duties as a caretaker for his wife?
he does his duties but doesn’t want to do much
What specific actions or behaviors has your son exhibited that show a change in his mental or emotional state due to these defamatory statements?
he just want to stay in bed he is reluctant to see anyone
What specific impact has this situation had on your son's ability to perform his daily activities?
some
What specific daily activities has your son been unable to perform due to this situation?