An employee at the factory where you work announces on the loudspeaker that you are an alcoholic (untrue); you can sue for defamation.

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Making false statements that harm a person's reputation is considered defamation. In this case, the announcement over the loudspeaker accusing the person of being an alcoholic is false and harmful. Therefore, the person can sue for defamation.

An Employee at the Factory Where You Work Announces on the Loudspeaker