Michelle R. wrote:Robin Garr wrote:Michelle R. wrote:I'm not sure how to go about that without her suing me if she catches wind. Funny how that works. I almost died, and I have to be afraid of getting sued for telling folks whom to avoid. The irony. What happened to "First, do no harm"?
I understand, Michelle. "First, protect yourself" is a common-sense rule to live by. It's a shame, though, that we can share information as consumers about banks, insurance companies, car dealers, stockbrokers (I've got a personal gripe against Hilliard-Lyons) and, of course, restaurants; but it's scary to name names when it comes to doctors. Or lawyers, I guess.
Anyway, I understand. It was silly of me to ask you to do that, and please don't worry about it.
I WANT to tell. I want to shout "stay away from Dr. so and so" from the rooftops! I just don't want to get sued, in the process.
I WILL say she is an osteopath.
Brad Keeton wrote:Truth, of course, is a defense to libel (defamation). . .
Robin Garr wrote:Brad Keeton wrote:Truth, of course, is a defense to libel (defamation). . .
True, but sadly enough, this ultimate defense can be cold comfort if you face an angry, litigious professional who wants to take you on and has the deep pockets to do it.
Brad Keeton wrote:I meant that mostly as a joke. I'm an attorney, and I agree with your statement, Robin. Lawsuits aren't fun, at least for the involved parties, anyway. Lawyers sure enjoy them though.
Robin Garr wrote: I'll spare you the attorney jokes, then, Brad, and thanks for the clarification. I like to think I'm reasonable about lawyers ... I've covered the law and courts and actually spent one semester in U of L Law School before deciding that this career path was really not the one for me.
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