Gonzalez is suing Anthony for defamation of character.FOX News: 'Baby Sitter' in Caylee Anthony Case Says Tot's Mom Ruined Her Life (October 1, 2008) FOX News: Alleged 'Babysitter' Suing Casey Anthony Goes 'On the Record' (January 10, 2009) On April 9, 2009, George and Cindy Anthony delivered depositions, answering questions under oath about their relationship and knowledge of Gonzalez. The Anthony's believe that Gonzalez is not the same woman who was referred to by their daughter, Casey Anthony.WESH (Orlando): Cindy Anthony Fires Back During Deposition (April 10, 2009)

• "We know that there are Zenaida Gonzaleses out there. The Zenaida Gonzales that has been talked to us by Casey is nonexistent to this point...What we need to do is receive information from Casey that is nothing but the truth."—Captain Angelo Nieves, Orange County Sheriff's OfficeWESH: Officials Confirm They Have Caylee's DNA (August 5, 2008)
• "You (Casey Anthony) left your 2-year-old child with a person who does not exist at an apartment you cannot identify, and you lied to your parents about your child’s whereabouts. You cared so little about your child."—Orange County Judge John JordanA11News.com: Caylee Anthony (July 18, 2008)

A woman named Zenaida Gonzales was contacted by investigators in the Anthony case. Gonzales says that she has had to "hide out" and got fired from her job because of all the negative publicity. She claims she never heard of the Anthony family until she got a call from investigators, and thinks Anthony learned her information by going to an apartment complex that Gonzalez had recently visited. Gonzales is pursuing a civil lawsuit against Anthony. On January 8, 2009, a judge ruled that Gonzalez and her lawyers could ask Anthony written questions in regards to the lawsuit, but that Anthony was not required to give a deposition. FOX News: 'Baby Sitter' in Caylee Anthony Case Says Tot's Mom Ruined Her Life (October 1, 2008) MSNBC: Casey Anthony Appears In Court (January 10, 2009)

George and Cindy Anthony, Casey Anthony's parents, were expected to give sworn deposition about the Gonzales suit on Thursday, February 26 2009. Their lawyer argued that they were not emotionally or mentally ready to make a deposition, and the judge found in their favor. They have until March 18 to comply with the deposition.Fox News: Caylee 'Baby Sitter' Defamation Lawsuit Postponed, Grandparents Have More Time (February 26, 2009) Orlando Sentinel: Anthonys' lawyer asks to cancel depositions in defamation suit (February 25, 2009)