Is This Some Form of Defamation?

[sega]

New York

My girlfriend and I just found out our names are listed in a local
store saying we are banned from shopping there. The owner decided to ban us
because he thought we keyed his car, which we didnt do, but initially all he
did was have the employees know. Now for some reason he put up a notice in
front of the store. I would like to know if there is some sort of case
here, or at least some way to get him to take the list down. It is a small
community and i am sure word would get around. I was told he could ban
anyone he wants, which is fine, but is he allowed to put that list up,
especially since its over his suspicions? Any advice would be very helpful,
thanks.

 

[sega]

also...

along with having our names up, when asked about it he said we were banned "because they keyed my car." is this legal? we found out about it in the first place from someone else telling us about it.

 

[CdwJava]

It does not list what you were accused of, correct? Then I don't see why he could not post a list of people who are not permitted in the store. In fact, it makes great sense if he ever intends to enforce trespassing laws against the banned people.

If you find people turning you down for work or get fired because your name was on the list, than you MIGHT have a case.

Carl