In the general democratic atmosphere of freedom of speech, it certainly seems like a day doesn't go by without the media bringing something new to the forefront. For professional newspapers and the like, it is tempting to print arousing points of interest about well-known figures. After all, readership and sales usually skyrocket when there's hot news. Nonetheless, circulated stories about public figures and celebrities bring with them the potential for personal and financial harm. And when a reputation is at stake, you can be sure there will be the figurative fireworks that are evoked.
Whether contested authenticity of facts are referred to as slander, libel or defamation there is no difference. Related lawsuits and connected liability insurance claims abound among the most famous.
Now, when it comes to the matter of defamation and an accompanying lawsuit, a typical individual that files must prove the following about what he or she determines to be a flat-out falsehood.
Three Aspects of Proof for a Slander Lawsuit Filed by an Average Person
1. Proof that the reported story has no basis in reality
2. Proof that the one who diffused the information did not do the research necessary to substantiate details
3. Proof that the story that was disseminated caused harm to the subject
For someone in the public eye, filing a lawsuit of this nature calls for more validation.
Four Aspects of Proof for a Slander Lawsuit Filed by a Famous Person
1. Validation that the disseminated information is not true
2. Proof that the originator of the story didn't inquire enough about whether all related facts were true
3. Evidence that the information was spread in order to cause damage or losses to the subject
4. Proof that those that disseminated the rumors desired to cause harmful repercussions in regard to the subject's name or finances, or that they displayed 'reckless disregard' to the actual truth
Of course, aside from the ethical standpoint of the circulation of fake news, the financial risks that are the backlash of lawsuits should come under consideration.
Some Prime Examples of Defamation Lawsuits
• A well-known actress filed a slander lawsuit against a newspaper for posting facts that were not true about her. The news source was forced to pay damages in regard to an inaccurate film role rejection.
• A plastic surgeon told two major magazines about the face lift' he had performed on a celebrated film producer/actress. The producer/actress filed a law suit in regard to what she claimed as lies. The suit resulted in a settlement.
• A famed producer/actor sued a magazine that published a report on how he abandoned his own child, resulting in a settlement.
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