My question involves defamation in the state of: Michigan
Summary: Customers purchased products that were knowingly drawn against closed accounts at the time of purchase, which is a criminal offense if not for the fact that the payment was post dated making it a civil case (or so we were told), while others waited until just before payment would be processed to report their card used as lost or stolen and cancel their account, to avoid paying for the product. They were video recorded with cameras clearly marked and in full public view and with notice that they were being recorded. These are people that are not concerned about a civil judgment being ordered against them and bet that because of the time and expense involved that it will not be perused and even if awarded have little or no assets or credit to protect. They were all contacted on numerous occasions and all given opportunity to pay for the products but all refuse.
My question is this – In Michigan, can a company use still shots of video to make a large banner displaying their photos and names to show honest customers justification for increased cost and to deter others from doing the same – in the same manner that some businesses publicly display checks that are found to be NSF, without being concerned of being sued for defamation, slander, or liable if transactions are documented by both signatures, account numbers and video evidence? A related question – for those that pictures are no longer available on the DVR but can be found easily on public social networks online – can those pictures be used? And finally can the banner read “Piece of Shi* list on top” while on bottom explain the P.O.S. list is what our regular customers call those that steal products and increase cost to honest customers”. What about also making the same available online?
Sorry for the long read but I wanted to include as many details as may be necessary to avoid anyone having to ask for more – and thank you in advance for your advice and help.

