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I have posted the following online review of a local veterinarian, and he has how informed me that he is going to sue me for libel: "I've found on the two visits to we made to the Bastet Cat Hospital that they were very overpriced, and I would seriously, seriously, seriously, SERIOUSLY recommend trying another veterinarian or at least getting an estimate from another vet before you choose their services." I feel that the above is my opinion and can be expressed online, but can't afford to fight this in court -- what do you think?

Submitted: 16 days and 4 hours ago.

Category: Legal

Value: $28

Status: CLOSED

State/Country relating to Question: California

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I had originally posted a much harsher review, but revised to address only cost when the vet contacted me and was very angry about my review. He's now threatening to sue me for the revised review.

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Your defense is that what you said is true. He would only prevail if he proves your statements are false and also shows financial injury as a result.

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Expert:	INFOLAWYER
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Answered:	11/5/2009

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I had originally posted a much harsher review, but revised to address only cost when the vet contacted me and was very angry about my review. He's now threatening to sue me for the revised review.

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Your defense is that what you said is true. He would only prevail if he proves your statements are false and also shows financial injury as a result.

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State/Country relating to Question: California Already Tried: I had originally posted a much harsher review, but revised to address only cost when the vet contacted me and was very angry about my review. He's now threatening to sue me for the revised review.

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Your defense is that what you said is true. He would only prevail if he proves your statements are false and also shows financial injury as a result.

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State/Country relating to Question: California

Already Tried:
I had originally posted a much harsher review, but revised to address only cost when the vet contacted me and was very angry about my review. He's now threatening to sue me for the revised review.