If I went online to courthouse records and saw that an acquaintance was arrested for an extreme DUI, can I get in anytrouble ifI called their employer with this info?
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If I went online to courthouse records and saw that an acquaintance was arrested for an extreme DUI, can I get in anytrouble ifI called their employer with this info?
She is employed at a major resort in town as a event/party planner. I called the resort and told her supervisor of her receny arrest. Mind you, this information is accessible to the public via the county’s web-site. Later on, her father (whom I’ve never met, came bashing on my apartment door. Does he have any basis to sue my criminally or civilly just for placing that phone call? I have no idea of the girl’s employment now. I just want to know if she/he has any legal recourse that they can take towards me.
Asked on January 4, 2012 under Personal Injury, Arizona
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Hong Shen / Roberts Law Group
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Other than my curiosity why you would call her employer to tell them that, I do not see you breaking any law since all the info was from a public record. However, if you stated to the employer something other than public info and it hurts her reputation, you may find yourself in a defamation suit later on.
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