What is the name of your state? Lousiana
Several years ago I initiated a lawsuit against my former employer and a private investigation firm hired by them (my ex-employer), and the suit was moved to federal court. The claims against one defendant were dismissed, and the remaining charges of slander and "false light" claims against the private investigation firm were returned to state court. This has been quite convoluted and has taken a large amount of time. Two of the main witnesses who were told by the Private Investigation firm employees that I was "crazy", "violent", "dangerous", and "mentally unstable", and that I had "seen little green men coming out of a computer at work" are now dead. I have an affadavit from one of them attesting to this, but can individuals that had this information relayed to them by these people before they died testify to same in court, or are they barred by hearsay rules? Also, considering damages, I definitely suffered a loss of social standing, but the main problem that I had with them was that I knew someone was "stalking" me, but had no idea who it was, and NEVER suspected that this Fortune 100 company would sic the dogs on me, and I simply panicked, abandoning my house and living in the woods for a couple of months. Hell, I will admit that I was "menatlly unstable" by that time, but I was fine until these guys started digging trash out of my truck (in my yard) at night, and turning around in my driveway (they had to travel about 350 feet onto my land to do so) with a pistol in hand. I simply freaked out! But, that was not exactly stated in the petition that was filed, so can these damages, (I would assume Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or similar) though not directly slander, still be claimed? And, guys and girls, I know that this sounds bizarre, but it is as truthful as I can explain here without going into voluminous detail, so I expect some ribbing and will laugh right along with you at myself, but I would really appreciate ya'lls honest opinions, also! And, yes, the claims were untruthful even though I admit I "went South" at some point during their "stalking" of me. To this day, about 5 years later, I STILL look over my shoulder way more often than I would really think I should! Thanks a bundle.
Several years ago I initiated a lawsuit against my former employer and a private investigation firm hired by them (my ex-employer), and the suit was moved to federal court. The claims against one defendant were dismissed, and the remaining charges of slander and "false light" claims against the private investigation firm were returned to state court. This has been quite convoluted and has taken a large amount of time. Two of the main witnesses who were told by the Private Investigation firm employees that I was "crazy", "violent", "dangerous", and "mentally unstable", and that I had "seen little green men coming out of a computer at work" are now dead. I have an affadavit from one of them attesting to this, but can individuals that had this information relayed to them by these people before they died testify to same in court, or are they barred by hearsay rules? Also, considering damages, I definitely suffered a loss of social standing, but the main problem that I had with them was that I knew someone was "stalking" me, but had no idea who it was, and NEVER suspected that this Fortune 100 company would sic the dogs on me, and I simply panicked, abandoning my house and living in the woods for a couple of months. Hell, I will admit that I was "menatlly unstable" by that time, but I was fine until these guys started digging trash out of my truck (in my yard) at night, and turning around in my driveway (they had to travel about 350 feet onto my land to do so) with a pistol in hand. I simply freaked out! But, that was not exactly stated in the petition that was filed, so can these damages, (I would assume Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or similar) though not directly slander, still be claimed? And, guys and girls, I know that this sounds bizarre, but it is as truthful as I can explain here without going into voluminous detail, so I expect some ribbing and will laugh right along with you at myself, but I would really appreciate ya'lls honest opinions, also! And, yes, the claims were untruthful even though I admit I "went South" at some point during their "stalking" of me. To this day, about 5 years later, I STILL look over my shoulder way more often than I would really think I should! Thanks a bundle.