Allen applies for a position with Builders Inc. Allen's previous employer, Construction Company, gives Builders a review of Allen that includes negative statements Construction knows are untrue. This is
A) defamation.
B) not defamation because Allen was actually employed by Construction.
C) not defamation because Builders has not yet refused to hire Allen.
D) not defamation because the review was not published.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Defamation involves making false statements about someone that harm their reputation. Since Construction Company knowingly provided false negative statements about Allen, it constitutes defamation.

Allen Applies for a Position with Builders Inc