Quote Originally Posted by dawg80 View Post
You can sue for libel (written) and slander (spoken) if something "harsh" is stated about you. And, you can win the lawsuit with documented proof it took place. However, other than the satisfaction of winning the suit, unless there was material damage, there will be little to no monetary award.

Of course, it is NOT libel/slander if it is true! That is true in all such cases.

In this particular case, I don't see any material damage to Palin. Now, if she had lost a contract, and as a result of that is deprived of compensation, then yes, a suit for libel/slander would return monetary award at least equal to the lost compensation.

But, I am not an attorney, and didn't play one on TV either, so....
she is a public figure so it is even more difficult and you have to prove intent to harm.