Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Washington

slander

After working for the local Shell Station for the past 8 years and being a valued employee my supervisor tried to weed me out

because I have a bad back and foot

problems. When my husband complained to my supervisor and told her what he thought of her she

let me go. After I was let go later she bagan talking badly about my husband infront of employees and customers about stuff that happened about 11 years ago.

Such as how is wife died in a house

fire and he was a horrible father because of where he bought his next house. She did not stop there.

She has continued defaning my husband to others Since this happened last Thursday.

--name removed--(the supervisor) has continously

talked negatively about David (my husband) in front of witnesses.

She told me not to come back to work except to sign a form saying I

volunteerly walked out. I was told I was fired. --name removed--(the supervisor)

told other employees if my husband enters the premisses they are to call the cops. If they don't there job will be terminated immediately.

My question is what are my legal options?

Thanks --name removed


Asked on 11/19/07, 11:37 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Victor Ro The Ro Law Firm

Re: slander

Dear Madam:

Your situation appears to revolve around employment and tort law. Whether or not your husband has a defamation (slander) case may hinge on monetary damages, if any, from such words uttered by your former supervisor (assuming you have been officially fired).

It may be suggested that you contact a lawyer.

Thank you.

Respectfully.

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Answered on 11/20/07, 10:38 am
James J. White, attorney Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC

Re: slander

The keys to a defamation claim (slander) are that the statements are not true (truth is a defense) and that they result in damage. So, you'll need to sit down with an attorney and really discuss how this defamation has affected your husband for the worse.

As for the circumstances surrounding the termination, you'll need to speak with an employment law attorney.

At your service,

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Answered on 11/20/07, 11:31 am


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