BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBMA) — Birmingham attorney Eric Guster has filed a lawsuit against State Representative and Birmingham mayoral candidate Juandalynn Givan, along with two others, over alleged defamatory statements made during a Facebook Live session.
The lawsuit claims that Givan and another defendant posted several false statements about Guster on social media, including accusations that he burned down a building for insurance money and beat several women, including his wife. Guster alleges these statements were made to defame him and is suing for defamation, negligence, recklessness, and conspiracy. He is also seeking an injunction.
In response to the lawsuit, Givan said, “I look forward to August 26th. And I look forward to a path to victory, to being the next mayor of the city of Birmingham.” Givan also stated she plans to file a counter lawsuit…