Re: Deformation of Character??? yes or no

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Whether language is defamatory depends upon whether it tends
to bring you into ridicule or contempt, adversely affects
your reputation, or otherwise lowers you in the estimation
of society. You would be required to prove:
1. That the statement(s) made by someone (coach?)
was "published" to a third party who received and understood
it.
2. That the statement(s) made were about you.
3. That the statements somehow damaged your reputation.

From what you wrote, I believe you can meet the test in #1 &
#2. You will also have to show how you were damaged. If you
can meet this third test, my opinion is that you have a
defamation claim, but be advised the other party could have
some valid defenses. The big question is: How much were you
damaged and what is it worth to you to pursue this legally?
Only you can answer that question.

On 5/03/06, Matt Meyer wrote:
> My former soccer in college, who kicked my friend and I
off
> the team has been telling my former teammates that my
> freind and I are taking steriods. I can prove this is not
> true with a simple urine test. He is also trying to
prevent
> us from moving in with some other players on the team
> because we are "a bad influence". Could any of this be
> ground for a deformation lawsuit?