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BB, Inc. fires an employee and then, when asked for a reference on him, negligently makes some untrue statements, which prevent him from finding a job. BB is liable for defamation.

Defamation

Defamation is the act of communicating false statements about a person, damaging their reputation.

Negligently

Acting in a careless or irresponsible manner, failing to take the care that a reasonably prudent person would take in similar circumstances.

Reference

a mention or citation of a source of information or evidence in scholarly work, or a recommendation from someone known to the requester.

  • Comprehend the benchmarks and proof obligations in cases of defamation, especially when involving public figures.
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