Slandering my business.

[MyAngels]

I think going to court would cost a lot of money. I just want it to stop. But, this Mom is very dramatic and out there with everything so I'm not sure that she is going to stop.

Contact a lawyer and have them send a strongly worded cease and desist letter requiring them to remove the offending post(s) immediately. I would imagine that will be all it will take and that shouldn't cost much.

Good luck.

[SunshineMama]

It is about money... duh... it's a business. No pay no stay.
It's not like we all woke up one day and thought, "hmmm, let's work 10 hours a day with no breaks for free because we love kids so much." :confused:

I do love all of my dcks, and I work with families whenever I can. But the bottom line is that I dont work for free, and if you are taking up a spot and not paying, then you are interfering with MY family's livlihood, and I love my kids more than yours. Im not going to sacrafice their needs so you can have free daycare :confused:

And I would sue the crap out of anyone who posted things like that, because once again, you are affecting MY family.

Sheesh... Sorry you have to put up with people like that

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

It is about money... duh... it's a business. No pay no stay.
It's not like we all woke up one day and thought, "hmmm, let's work 10 hours a day with no breaks for free because we love kids so much." :confused:

I do love all of my dcks, and I work with families whenever I can. But the bottom line is that I dont work for free, and if you are taking up a spot and not paying, then you are interfering with MY family's livlihood, and I love my kids more than yours. Im not going to sacrafice their needs so you can have free daycare :confused:

And I would sue the crap out of anyone who posted things like that, because once again, you are affecting MY family.

Sheesh... Sorry you have to put up with people like that

That is exactly the stance I take. Either I provide for YOUR family by giving you discounts/free daycare/etc. or I provide for MY family and make a living. It's one or the other.

[cheerfuldom]

"they dont love my kid" almost always translates to "they wouldnt put up with my BS and provide free or greatly reduced rates with lots of special treatment". Parents dont expect their public school teachers to love their child....they just want them to do a good job and part of that is to at least be fun and pleasant for their kids to be around. why do parents expect love when caring for a child under 4 but automatically dont over 5? I know this is a whole other topic probably but I personally dont care for when providers promise to "love your kid just like my own". I think kids should be taken care of in a respectful nuturing manner, but I never guarantee that I will love another child. I hope that I will but I dont promise that.

[NeedaVaca]

This is awful! I was shocked at everything she posted and my jaw dropped at the easy money comment...nothing at all easy about this job!

[Hazel]

I have a nasty spiteful neighbor that has actually yelled at parents as they come up to my door! Telling them I leave the kids here alone and go out! Telling them I don't watch them bc she hears them screaming all day!
She doesn't like me for MULTIPLE reasons, and was always cold and nasty, but it didn't escalate to this until someone parked in her "dug out" spot after a snow storm (btw, wasn't one of my DC parents) and her husband came pounding on the door screaming and cursing me out! After that it all went down hill, including the yelling at my DCP.
We originally thought she was annoyed with us bc of the traffic issue at the end of the day, but the neighbor on the other side of her is a DC provider as well and they are very friendly! Like neighbors SHOULD be!
It got so bad that her husband squirted my fiancée with the hose last Christmas! Yea, she's nasty! I'm glad that I heard what she was yelling and was able to speak to my DCP about it. They thought she was a looney tune and laughed!

[EntropyControlSpecialist]

This is awful! I was shocked at everything she posted and my jaw dropped at the easy money comment...nothing at all easy about this job!

Unfortunately there's much more to it than what I posted. It kept going, and going, and going.

[MarinaVanessa]

She named my daycare. The portion that has lines ___ ____ ____ ____ is my daycare name (in her status update on Facebook, not in the replies). People in our community know my daycare by name. It is a small community and I advertise heavily.

Apparently there is more to what I was given and my friend is printing more (and I have another friend print screening things).

Then I would deffinetely be sending a cease and disist letter. . I've had to write one up before (for a different matter, not slander) and it did the trick without me having to get a lawyer involved (and money out of my pocket). Perhaps the threat of pursuing it legally can get her to stop? :confused: If your hubs wants to talk to a lawyer first then deffinetely do that. Here's one that I quickly drew up:

[DATE]

[OFFENDING PERSON]
[STREET ADDRESS]
[CITY][STATE][ZIP]

Re: False and defamatory statements made by [OFFENDING PERSON] to [YOUR DAYCARE] owned and operated by [YOUR NAME] regarding childcare.

Dear [OFFENDING PERSON]:

This notice is to hereby warn and notify [OFFENDING PERSON] and family, to CEASE AND DESIST making false and defamatory statements regarding [YOUR NAME] and my business and its ongoing matters with [OFFENDING PERSON].

It has come to our attention that false statements were made by [OFFENDING PERSON] in which the following occurred. [EXPLINATION OF THE SITUATION].

The statements made by [OFFENDING PERSON] regarding [YOUR DAYCARE] are false, defamatory, constitute tortious interference with business, and as such, are actionable under [YOUR STATE] law.

If we are forced to commence a lawsuit against [OFFENDING PERSON] in order to stop continued false and defamatory statements, be advised that we will seek recovery of all attorneys’ fees and costs incurred herein as a result. While we certainly hope this is not necessary, we are prepared to pursue whatever avenues are necessary to stop the continued false and defamatory statements made against my daycare by [OFFENDING PERSON].

Attached you will find copies of the false and defamatory statements in question as well as the true nature of the reason in which you were terminated which was due to multiple violations to our policies and breach of contract.

Sincerely,


[YOUR NAME]


Than make copies of all conversations where she slanders your business and highlight every place that she says something false or demafatory.

Also type up a seperate itemized list in cronological order of what happened starting with when she told she would only be taking a few days off and point out all the times that she broke your policy and quote your policy afterwards. I would also attach a copy of your emailed termination notice.

Just remember that anything that you send should be sent certified mail and you should keep a copy of it for yourself.

[Lilbutterflie]

Then I would deffinetely be sending a cease and disist letter. . I've had to write one up before (for a different matter, not slander) and it did the trick without me having to get a lawyer involved (and money out of my pocket). Perhaps the threat of pursuing it legally can get her to stop? :confused: If your hubs wants to talk to a lawyer first then deffinetely do that. Here's one that I quickly drew up:

[DATE]

[OFFENDING PERSON]
[STREET ADDRESS]
[CITY][STATE][ZIP]

Re: False and defamatory statements made by [OFFENDING PERSON] to [YOUR DAYCARE] owned and operated by [YOUR NAME] regarding childcare.

Dear [OFFENDING PERSON]:

This notice is to hereby warn and notify [OFFENDING PERSON] and family, to CEASE AND DESIST making false and defamatory statements regarding [YOUR NAME] and my business and its ongoing matters with [OFFENDING PERSON].

It has come to our attention that false statements were made by [OFFENDING PERSON] in which the following occurred. [EXPLINATION OF THE SITUATION].

The statements made by [OFFENDING PERSON] regarding [YOUR DAYCARE] are false, defamatory, constitute tortious interference with business, and as such, are actionable under [YOUR STATE] law.

If we are forced to commence a lawsuit against [OFFENDING PERSON] in order to stop continued false and defamatory statements, be advised that we will seek recovery of all attorneys’ fees and costs incurred herein as a result. While we certainly hope this is not necessary, we are prepared to pursue whatever avenues are necessary to stop the continued false and defamatory statements made against my daycare by [OFFENDING PERSON].

Attached you will find copies of the false and defamatory statements in question as well as the true nature of the reason in which you were terminated which was due to multiple violations to our policies and breach of contract.

Sincerely,


[YOUR NAME]


Than make copies of all conversations where she slanders your business and highlight every place that she says something false or demafatory.

Also type up a seperate itemized list in cronological order of what happened starting with when she told she would only be taking a few days off and point out all the times that she broke your policy and quote your policy afterwards. I would also attach a copy of your emailed termination notice.

Just remember that anything that you send should be sent certified mail and you should keep a copy of it for yourself.

Yes, this.

So sorry you are going through this!!! ((HUGS)) Holy cow, how awful. I can definitely understand why you are so sick about it.

[MyAngels]

Then I would deffinetely be sending a cease and disist letter. . I've had to write one up before (for a different matter, not slander) and it did the trick without me having to get a lawyer involved (and money out of my pocket). Perhaps the threat of pursuing it legally can get her to stop? :confused: If your hubs wants to talk to a lawyer first then deffinetely do that. Here's one that I quickly drew up:

[DATE]

[OFFENDING PERSON]
[STREET ADDRESS]
[CITY][STATE][ZIP]

Re: False and defamatory statements made by [OFFENDING PERSON] to [YOUR DAYCARE] owned and operated by [YOUR NAME] regarding childcare.

Dear [OFFENDING PERSON]:

This notice is to hereby warn and notify [OFFENDING PERSON] and family, to CEASE AND DESIST making false and defamatory statements regarding [YOUR NAME] and my business and its ongoing matters with [OFFENDING PERSON].

It has come to our attention that false statements were made by [OFFENDING PERSON] in which the following occurred. [EXPLINATION OF THE SITUATION].

The statements made by [OFFENDING PERSON] regarding [YOUR DAYCARE] are false, defamatory, constitute tortious interference with business, and as such, are actionable under [YOUR STATE] law.

If we are forced to commence a lawsuit against [OFFENDING PERSON] in order to stop continued false and defamatory statements, be advised that we will seek recovery of all attorneys’ fees and costs incurred herein as a result. While we certainly hope this is not necessary, we are prepared to pursue whatever avenues are necessary to stop the continued false and defamatory statements made against my daycare by [OFFENDING PERSON].

Attached you will find copies of the false and defamatory statements in question as well as the true nature of the reason in which you were terminated which was due to multiple violations to our policies and breach of contract.

Sincerely,


[YOUR NAME]


Than make copies of all conversations where she slanders your business and highlight every place that she says something false or demafatory.

Also type up a seperate itemized list in cronological order of what happened starting with when she told she would only be taking a few days off and point out all the times that she broke your policy and quote your policy afterwards. I would also attach a copy of your emailed termination notice.

Just remember that anything that you send should be sent certified mail and you should keep a copy of it for yourself.

Definitely this.

The only thing I would add would be the specific stipulation that she needs to remove the offending posts as well.

[MarinaVanessa]

Definitely this.

The only thing I would add would be the specific stipulation that she needs to remove the offending posts as well.

Oh yeah that too!!