Libel - Please help

[digitalpixels]

I am an artist and try to sell some of my images to make some extra income. Recently I received an email from a site saying that I was stealing copyright images. This, of course, is totally untrue. Do I have a case for libel?

 

[cbg]

Assuming that US law applies, no, you do not have a case for libel until or unless you can show that (a) a false or negligent statement was broadcast or published to an audience AND (b) as a result of this broadcast or publication, you have suffered damages as the law sees damages.

 

[Innocent-Damned]

IF you have all these things backing you up, including the software company. I'd make a note of it, then ignore them. Seems to be a growing trend where someone will suddenly say you used their work or someone else, just to remove their compartition or latter if it's a scam... Try to settle the matter out of court, by making an offer to look the other way.

 

[JETX]

Do I have a case for libel?

Sorry, but US laws only!!
And NO, you have no case for libel... even if you wanted to spend the $10,000 plus in legal fees to bring this to court in the US.

 

[digitalpixels]

Hmm... it doesn't seem right that there is nothing I can do. I always thought making false accusations and threats was against the law. I guess I will have to take legal advice here. I suppose I am within my rights then to let everyone know how this company treated me and to warn other people not to do business with them.

 

[HomeGuru]

Hmm... it doesn't seem right that there is nothing I can do. I always thought making false accusations and threats was against the law. I guess I will have to take legal advice here. I suppose I am within my rights then to let everyone know how this company treated me and to warn other people not to do business with them.

**A: against the law? This website does not deal in UK law?