by Alan Sackrin | Mar 21, 2023 | Defamation, FAQs
According to Florida law, words imputing commission of crime are defamatory per se: When a statement charges a person with committing a crime, the statement is considered defamatory per se. Richard v. Gray, 62 So.2d 597, 598 (Fla.1953). Certain language in the letter,...
by Alan Sackrin | Mar 7, 2023 | Defamation, FAQs
According to Florida law, statements of pure opinion cannot constitute actionable defamation: Eastern’s position is that the foregoing statements by Ashlock are statements of opinion, not of fact, and as such cannot form the basis for an action for defamation....
by Alan Sackrin | Feb 21, 2023 | Defamation
According to Florida law, statement is defamatory when it injures person in his trade or profession: Generally, a statement is defamatory when it injures a person in his trade or profession. See Adams v. News–Journal Corp., 84 So.2d 549, 551 (Fla.1955); Seropian v....
by Alan Sackrin | Feb 13, 2023 | Defamation
According to Florida law, publication requires communication to someone other than the person defamed: In order for a defamatory statement to be actionable it must be published. Publication requires communication to one other than the person defamed. *499 Tyler v....
by Alan Sackrin | Nov 3, 2016 | Defamation, Libel, Slander
Updated: 4/3/22* Anatomy of a Florida Defamation Lawsuit: From The Filing of A Complaint To Appeal Sometimes getting justice in Florida for defamation (libel or slander) means having to file a lawsuit to recover compensation for your injuries. However, not every...
by Alan Sackrin | Oct 20, 2016 | Defamation, Libel, Slander
Updated: 4/9/22* In this article, we’ll break down: What is defamation in Florida? What are the elements of a Florida defamation of character claim? What is defamation per se in Florida? Public v. private figures Actual malice and negligence Criminal libel laws...
