Redding v. Dun & Bradstreet, Inc.

WEINROTT, J.,

Two young sons of an allegedly defamed father have sued in trespass for libel and slander. Their suit alleges that defendant corporation and two individual defendants “forwarded alleged confidential reports which constituted slander and libel on the character and reputation of Bruce K. Redding to various individuals and businesses.” The contents of the alleged libels are not stated, nor are any further details set forth. As a direct result, however, it is asserted, the minors have been ridiculed and demeaned, they have been rendered despondent and resentful, and their lives have…