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> Damages require proof. Unless they can show they lost something because of the mistake, then there are no damages.

You're basing your understanding of slander/libel on US laws I presume? If that person lives in Europe, generally, the bar for a successful lawsuit is __extremly low__ , it only requires the information to be blatantly false, there is no need to demonstrate the victim incurred any damages.

parent aikah 5 years ago

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