Comments on: Biz To Blogger: Since You Mocked Me, I Will Sue Thee?

By: Pittsburgh Lawyers

Pittsburgh Lawyers — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:25:43 +0000

“If it’s true, it’s Not defamation.”

But is it actually true?

By: Musical Chairs Linker Barn: Thursday, June 14

Musical Chairs Linker Barn: Thursday, June 14 — Thu, 14 Jun 2007 05:31:18 +0000

[...] Steelback Brewery sues blogger for $2 million. [...]

By: Joe

Joe — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 22:38:33 +0000

Greg,
You nailed it

“In law, defamation is the communication of a statement that makes a false claim

If it’s true, it’s Not defamation.

By: Greg Balanko-Dickson

Greg Balanko-Dickson — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 17:32:38 +0000

It does not matter whether it is the truth or not… a statement can be defamatory even if it is true.

You can express your opinion you just do not have the right to defame someone.

Wikipedia states “In law, defamation is the communication of a statement that makes a false claim, expressly stated or implied to be factual, that may harm the reputation of an individual, business, product, group, government or nation.”

By: Stephen Glauser

Stephen Glauser — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 06:18:58 +0000

If my opinion is that someone is a huckster or a two-bit shyster, I should be able to voice that opinion. I’m not defaming because I’m not making incorrect statements. Defamation and slander are both handled very differently in Canadian and US courts, keep in mind.

If he were to say “Mr. So-and-so is a liar and doesn’t have the capital to purchase the Pittsburgh Penguins because his business is a piece of crap, and he’s even worse. He screws his clients all the time… bla bla bla…,” then that would be defamation.

By: Greg Balanko-Dickson

Greg Balanko-Dickson — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 06:09:17 +0000

Regardless of what you might think, be very careful about implicating a business persons integrity.

There is a fine line between criticism and derogatory comments. Calling any businessman a “huckster” or a “two-bit shyster” crosses that line.

I do not think the press or bloggers should be able to hide behind constitutional protection when it comes to defamatory comments.

By: Jeremy Steele

Jeremy Steele — Wed, 13 Jun 2007 05:49:37 +0000

Regardless of whether or not something derogatory was actually said, how the hell do they come up with $2 million? Do lawyers cost that much now? Good grief, I should sue McDonald’s for $2 million for giving me a crooked cheeseburger.

Hopefully the blogger wins, I wish them the best of luck.