UnitedHealth Group Inc. has hired a prominent defamation law firm to counter what it sees as inaccurate and irresponsible social media posts about the company’s practices.
Are we at the point where we’re being sued for our opinions? Our thoughts? Because fact is fact. It can not be disputed if it is the actual truth that anyone can actually see and verify. Oh, I get it. It’s rich people suing poor people because the US legal system favors the wealthy.
It’s called SLAPP, and it’s legal in most states. UHC will certainly file in those states and get judgements against you, even if you are in a state that bans/penalizes these.
Are we at the point where we’re being sued for our opinions? Our thoughts? Because fact is fact. It can not be disputed if it is the actual truth that anyone can actually see and verify. Oh, I get it. It’s rich people suing poor people because the US legal system favors the wealthy.
It’s called SLAPP, and it’s legal in most states. UHC will certainly file in those states and get judgements against you, even if you are in a state that bans/penalizes these.