Insult on the phone

[velid]

What is the name of your state? DC

I received a phone call from a person whom I know, he sponsored my work with my current boss by providing me some facilities through an agreement. That person accused me of many things, which I know are all invalid. This is what he did:

1- He said I was not trustworthy, lack credibility, dishonest, not candid, with bad intentions,
2- He said that I have disrespectful, and 'my dishonesty' could affect my work and he said he will tell my boss of work about my 'misconduct' and 'irresponsible' action.
3- He was furious in pointing out his lack in trust in me in every way and considered me a person who deserves no respect in any way.

What happened between us is something related to some professional agreement between us and even though I met all my obligations, he failed to raise a point that I didn't meet because it wasn't in the contract. But he may have taken it personally. He thinks that I should have assumed that article was in the contract, but it wasn't. I cannot give the detail of that item as it is too sensitive. Any way, what I can tell you is that I never broke any rule in the contract, and because I know I never broke any rule and did not have any bad intentions whatsoever, I found it offensive for him to conclude otherwise and accuse me of decieving him. I tried to explain, but he was never convinced. At one point, he said "Don't give me this bull****" in a direct conversation.

Is this legal? If it is not, what are my options in case he spreads a bad word about my dignity and reputation, which I value very much. I fear he will inform others negatively about me and I would gain a bad reputation because of his actions, particularly if he informs my boss, and others whom I know.

I didn't respond to him on the phone and was very hurt emotionally and that has affected my peace of mind thinking of the implications if he spreads a bad word about me beyond us. Is there a way to react to this after I finish my work with him or just act now. I think I will not continue much longer with him any way (I can go on for a few more months only). Do you think that human rights groups will help more than law enforcement methods.

I appreciate your kind consultation.

 

[cbg]

What do the words, freedom of speech, mean to you?

OF COURSE it was not illegal for him to make a phone call and state his (negative) opinion. What kind of laws do you think we have in this country?

Should YOU be prohibited from stating your opinion? No? Then why should he?

You do not have any kind of case either under the law or under any human rights commissions. Nor will you have any kind of legal recourse if he states his opinion of you to someone else.

ONLY if he makes factually inaccurate statements (not state opinions that you disagree with - states as fact something that is not a fact) to someone else AND as a direct result of such a statement you suffer damages as the law sees damages (which is considerably more than hurt feelings) will you have any recourse.