Can I be sued for a comment on a website?

Question

If I would have left a comment on ebay stating " The items looks like a print from the computer" can I be sued. They said it hurt their business and they may need to seek damages

to pay for my loss of time and income based.

Answer 1

I would think it would be Freedom of Speech. So you would be fine.but I'm not sure.

Answer 2

It could be construed as libel if they got the best lawyer in town, but I would say that since you have "this item "LOOKS LIKE" etc.." you should be okay. You should be allowed to express your opinions/ concerns. but you cannot pass it off as fact if you do not know that it is true.

Edit:

Libel is written

Slander is spoken.

Answer 3

you can be sued for slander if this comment causes them financial loss. Just leave a negative feedback and vague comment "not the quality I was promised"

:"item not as described"

etc....

Answer 4

You can be sued for anything by anyone.  If the claim is defamation of a product, that claim is not recognized at all in most states.  Where it is recognized, an opinion is not grounds for judgment against you.