I posted something on a friend's timeline, about how I feel about our friendship. I understand, that what you post on a public forum can be seen by others. Two people started attacking me that were on my friend's friend list. I do not know these people, and they don't know me. One of the people, apparently researched my judicial records, and proceeded to post them for others to see. None of them were crime related. I was angry, so I posted something that her friend had told me... regarding was/am now a stripper. I'm very aware that I should not have said anything back to her after me being attacked, but now she is threatening a lawsuit and states she sent the post to her lawyer. She resides in California and told my friend, "you know how the lawyers are in California" and that she had just won another lawsuit. I know for a fact that she was a stripper because my friend used to drop her off at the strip joint where she worked. I feel, she attacked and harassed me first without provacation and had no right to post that information about me. Can she sue me for this? Please don't reply that this was immature, because I already know that. It's a lesson learned. Any replies are much appreciated.

Can she sue you? Possibly, but you are evasive. You have to give more details into what was posted.

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Originally Posted by J_9

Can she sue you? Possibly, but you are evasive. You have to give more details into what was posted.

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Ok... after her posting my judicial records, I commented back asking if she has lost her stripper pole, since that is what she does for a living. I don't know if she still does this, but I know she once did. I also stated that she has four children, all by different fathers. I went by what my friend had told me. The posting that I made to my friend to begin with, was telling her she allows people to take advantage of her, and will continue to do so, unless she herself, puts a stop to it. The original post did not pertain to this stripper woman, but she chose to harrass me with nasty remarks and posted my personal information. I did not provoke her to begin with, but she came after me first. I guess she can dish it out, but can't take it. Can I use the fact, that she harassed me first, and posted my personal information? The info she posted is true, but she was instigating a backlash from me. I regret ever posting the original post to my friend, on her timeline, for which she and I have settled our misunderstandings. Thank you so much for replying to my post so quickly. I appreciate it, and would love to read any advice you may have regarding this situation.

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Can she sue you? Possibly, but you are evasive. You have to give more details into what was posted.

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Oh and by the way, the personal info she posted on me, was a foreclosure that was dismissed because I sold the house. Credit card judgements from the early 1990's which were settled and stated that I had "domestic" problems because I had a restraining against me. I was the plaintiff in that case, because a mentally ill woman was stalking me back in 2007. All of these cases were dismissed.

Anybody can sue anybody. Chances of her winning a dime are slim to none. Hopefully you will all keep your grievances private from now on. Good grief.

Has facebook removed the offending posts from the both of you?

Ok, first, Facebook has no liability here. They are simply a conduit for the postings. I'm not sure if these posts even violate their Terms of Service.

Second, she can certainly sue you, but the question of whether you can win is another issue. If what you posted was factual, then I don't see how she can win. In any defamation case, truth is a defense.

Finally, stop responding, report the posts to Facebook and ask that they be removed. Then wait to see if you get a summons.

I would also print out any of the posts she sent (before you ask that they be removed). If she actually stated that you had an RO against you, then she is the one that posted false info and you can countersue. However there is a second element here, extent of damage. I doubt if either of you can prove you were materially damaged by the posts.

Yes, it's off Facebook now thank goodness.

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Ok, first, Facebook has no liability here. They are simply a conduit for the postings. I'm not sure if these posts even violate their Terms of Service.

Second, she can certainly sue you, but the question of whether you can win is another issue. If what you posted was factual, then I don't see how she can win. In any defamation case, truth is a defense.

Finally, stop responding, report the posts to Facebook and ask that they be removed. Then wait to see if you get a summons.

I would also print out any of the posts she sent (before you ask that they be removed). If she actually stated that you had an RO against you, then she is the one that posted false info and you can countersue. However there is a second element here, extent of damage. I doubt if either of you can prove you were materially damaged by the posts.

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Hi Scott, it's off Facebook and it was deleted before I could copy and paste it. However, my friend and friends on her friend's list had to have seen it. So, I do have witnesses. This woman is notorious for suing people, and if she sues me, she won't get much.

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Has facebook removed the offending posts from the both of you?

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Yes, they deleted them.

Ever hear of The way back machine... its highly possible it was captured and archived before it was deleted... how likely depends on how long it was up. Being its a third party archive you won't get anything removed from there.

The WayBackMachine has issues with Web 2.0 content, it doesn't save it all.

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The WayBackMachine has issues with Web 2.0 content, it doesn't save it all.

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It was hit or miss before when there was a lot of dynamic content changes (or forums with frequent posts) haven't really had cause to use it the last few years.