Dallas Surgeon Raises Social Networking Defamation Claim

Written By Tamera H. Bennett

posted by Tamera H. Bennett Dallas eye surgeon Dr. Boothe (Boothe Eye Care and Laser Center), is asserting a patient's statements online may be defamatory in nature and should be removed.

The patient was unhappy with the results from her eye surgery and posted her complaints online.  Dr. Boothe now plans to take a pre-litigation/investigative deposition to determine what, if any evidence, there might be to bring a defamation lawsuit against her.

Tamera H. Bennett

Tamera H. Bennett is a wife, mom, lawyer, mediator, blogger, podcaster, and legal writer. For two decades she’s helped clients protect what they create by practicing trademark, copyright and entertainment law in Texas and Tennessee.

Tamera has co-hosted more than 85 episodes of the Entertainment Law Update Podcast since 2009. And, she’s been honored to write for BILLBOARD magazine and the TEXAS LAWYER.

In the summer of 2015, Tamera backpacked 100 miles over 10 days with her son's Boy Scout Troop. Tamera walked her first half-marathon in 2012 and walked the Cowtown Half Marathon in February 2016 and February 2017 with a PR each time. You can visit Tamera’s blog at createprotect.com and follow her on Twitter @tamerabennett.

http://www.tbennettlaw.com
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