Possible Defamation of Character??

[JohnnyQuest]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas

I was fired from my job due to my background check that was performed on me. I have worked for the company for 13 years. The information that the background company provided was wrong. I had to dispute the incorrect information. I was escorted out of the chemical plant that I work at in front of everyone. My question is do I have grounds to sue for defamation of character and if so who do I sue, the background check company or my employer?? I did get my job back 6 days later when I proved the information was not correct. Thanks for any advice.

 

[Isis1]

You got your job back. You were made whole. So, what else would you be suing for? Embarrassment?

 

[BOR]

Johnny Quest was one of my favorite cartoons from the 1960's!

That aside, "wrong" information" does not equate to "purposely false" information.

Defamation law in any state requires a showing of a falsehood, that is a lie.

An error in data is human at times.