Erol works for Food Packing Company. Erol's supervisor Gwen writes a negative review of Erol's performance. Gwen believes the statements are true, and limits their communication to the firm's management. In a tort action for defamation, Gwen can most likely assert as a successful defense

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Gwen can assert privilege as a defense because the negative review was communicated within the scope of her duties and limited to the firm's management. Privilege in this context refers to the protection given to certain communications when made in specific settings, such as performance evaluations within a company.

Erol Works for Food Packing Company