In the age of group chats and rumor mills, telling even one person a damaging rumor can unleash consequences far beyond the intent of the original conversation. But when does gossip cross the legal line?
A recent decision out of the Central District of Illinois, Holzgrafe v. Lozier, offers key guidance on this interesting defamation principle.
1. Can You Be Liable for Spreading a Rumor?
Yes.Continue Reading When Gossip Becomes Defamation: Liability for Rumors and Their Ripple Effects