Can I be sued for sending a letter to someone's employer?

[gapeach7400]

What is the name of your state? GA
If I send an ANONOMOUS letter to an employer about someone, and this person assumes the letter came from me, could he possibly win a lawsuit against me. I have facts about this person that can could cause them problems at their job, possibly getting fired, and/or causing embarrassment.

Could I be charged with a crime for doing that, if it were proven somehow that it was me who sent the letter.

I am not the only person who has knowledge of the facts.

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

What is the name of your state? GA
If I send an ANONOMOUS letter to an employer about someone, and this person assumes the letter came from me, could he possibly win a lawsuit against me. I have facts about this person that can could cause them problems at their job, possibly getting fired, and/or causing embarrassment.

Could I be charged with a crime for doing that, if it were proven somehow that it was me who sent the letter.

I am not the only person who has knowledge of the facts.

My response:

Your word for the day is "Forensics".

Remember to wear gloves when handling the paper, the envelope, and DON'T lick the stamp. Also, use someone else's computer and printer. That way, none of it can be traced to you.

You know, there's still a lot to be said for cutting out newspaper and magazine letters and words, and pasting those to paper.

Good luck with your plan!

IAAL

 

[pogo_80]

My response:

Your word for the day is "Forensics".

Remember to wear gloves when handling the paper, the envelope, and DON'T lick the stamp. Also, use someone else's computer and printer. That way, none of it can be traced to you.

You know, there's still a lot to be said for cutting out newspaper and magazine letters and words, and pasting those to paper.

Good luck with your plan!

IAAL

Don't forget to mail out of your zip code. If you can't mail out of state, try a different town/city other than your own. Never physically walk in a post office to mail (security cameras you know).

 

[HomeGuru]

What is the name of your state? GA
If I send an ANONOMOUS letter.....

**A: what is an anonomous letter? One signed by Mickey Mouse?

 

[gapeach7400]

Thanks for the answer

Well, from your answer, sounds like it must be illegal or something. I don't want to do it if it is. It's one thing to be sued, another to be committing a crime. If you think they'll be dusting for prints and DNA off the envelope, then I think I'm in way over my head.

Or are you just saying to follow those steps so if he tried to sue me, he wouldn't have any proof?

 

[gapeach7400]

To HomeGuru

I'd hate to be your secretary. I've been reviewing various strings for 2 days and you sure seem to like to point out everyone's typos and gramatical errors.

 

[gapeach7400]

I know you guys will think I'm an idiot

But, I'm still confused. On other threads I've read, it appeared to be implied that if a statement is true, then a person can not be sued for saying them.

So, if you know someone is defrauding the IRS and send them a letter, you can be sued for that?

I know the answer is going to have something to do with me not having a brain, and since you are all very intelligent attorneys please bare with me.

1. Is sending the letter against the law? How so?
2. Why can he sue me if what I say is true?
3. Is the law that the statement must be true and it can not cause him harm?
3. For him to have access to my computer, finger prints and DNA, wouldn't there have to be a criminal case filed?

Again, you can all laugh at my ignorance, but I just don't understand.

 

[cbg]

Speaking as an employer, if I received a letter such as you describe about one of my employees, I would toss it in the wastepaper basket. If you're not concerned enough about the contents of the letter to sign your name, I'm not going to pay any attention to it. So chances are the legalities are immaterial - it's unlikely that you'd accomplish your purpose. Few employers are going to fire someone on the basis of an anonymous letter.

 

[seniorjudge]

Q Is sending the letter against the law? How so?

A: No, not unless you include lies in it; then there could be civil problems (like libel).


Q: Why can he sue me if what I say is true?

A: Anyone can sue anybody else for anything at any time for any reason.


Q: Is the law that the statement must be true and it can not cause him harm?

A: Statements that are true can cause harm; what exactly is the question here?


Q: For him to have access to my computer, finger prints and DNA, wouldn't there have to be a criminal case filed?

A: No; there is such a thing called discovery in civil cases that could find out this stuff.

 

[gapeach7400]

thanks for a real answer

My question should have been, can he "win a case against me" if what I say is true, instead of "can he sue me". Yes, I know anybody can be sued for anything.

By "Is the law that the statement must be true and not cause him harm", I meant that I'm telling the truth, and because of it he could get into trouble with his job and possibly the law. So he couldn't win for slander or libel because it's true, but could he win some other sort of judgement because of the harm it would cause him, i.e., jail or lossing his job.

And his employer will read the letter, and it will be followed up on. This isn't something they will just toss in the trash just because it isn't signed. As soon as they see his name they will look into it, and it will only take a little research for a confirmation that it is true.

 

[seniorjudge]

My question should have been, can he "win a case against me" if what I say is true, instead of "can he sue me". Yes, I know anybody can be sued for anything.

By "Is the law that the statement must be true and not cause him harm", I meant that I'm telling the truth, and because of it he could get into trouble with his job and possibly the law. So he couldn't win for slander or libel because it's true, but could he win some other sort of judgement because of the harm it would cause him, i.e., jail or lossing his job.

And his employer will read the letter, and it will be followed up on. This isn't something they will just toss in the trash just because it isn't signed. As soon as they see his name they will look into it, and it will only take a little research for a confirmation that it is true.

All I can tell you is that if you send the letter, there may be consequences to answer for.

 

[gapeach7400]

I give up.

Well, this was all a total waste of time.

 

[seniorjudge]

Well, this was all a total waste of time.

I was hoping you would realize that.

Don't write the letter.

 

[cbg]

Anonymous letters are the tools of cowards.

Did you really think anyone here was going to tell you it was a good idea?

 

[seniorjudge]

Did you really think anyone here was going to tell you it was a good idea?

Yes, I think he really did think we were going to encourage his behavior!