Hold on to your hats, ChumCity citizens! State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) is embroiled in a fresh, juicy drama just before voters hit the polls! Birmingham attorney and developer Eric Guster is suing Givan, claiming defamation and conspiracy. Talk about a plot twist! Guster alleges Givan, consultant Carlos Chaverst, and former mayoral aide Kwani Carson smeared him with bogus claims on social media. According to court docs filed last week, Guster claims these three spread falsehoods about him, saying he engaged in domestic violence and even burned down his law office for insurance money! Yikes! Guster's lawsuit seeks major damages for defamation, negligence, recklessness, and conspiracy. He's also looking for an injunction to shut down any further public pot-stirring from the defendants. In a fiery Facebook Live, Guster declared these accusations a coordinated attack designed to trash his rep. He vehemently denied the allegations, blasting them as "lies," and stating he's never had a domestic violence incident. "I have no skeletons," he insisted. He's not just seeking to clear his name; he wants to hold social media smear merchants accountable. Givan fired back in her own Facebook Live, standing her ground. "I have not said one thing that is not true," she exclaimed, adding fuel to the fire with plans for a counter-lawsuit! Givan, who's been repping Alabama House District 60 since 2010, recently made an unsuccessful run for Congress. She's up for re-election to her state seat in 2026. This juicy case is now headed to Jefferson County Circuit Court, where a judge will decide if this legal battle will continue. Stay tuned, ChumCity, because this one's gonna be a rollercoaster!Birmingham Drama: Givan Hit with Defamation Suit!
The Allegations
Legal Battle Brewing
Guster's Side
Givan's Retort!
What's Next?
