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.

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BB, Inc. would be liable for defamation because they made false statements about the employee that were communicated to a third party (a potential employer) and caused harm to the employee's reputation, affecting his ability to find a job.

BB, Inc Fires an Employee and Then, When Asked for a a Reference