Ling was fired by MTM Mart because she stole from the cash register.A police report was filed.A prospective employer called MTM Mart for a reference and was told that Ling was fired for stealing.In this case,MTM Mart has illegally defamed Ling.

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In this case, as MTM Mart is privileged to make a statement that Ling was fired for stealing, it has not illegally defamed Ling. An employer is privileged to make statements, even if defamatory, where the statement is made in good faith by one who has a legitimate business purpose in making the communication to one who has a business interest in learning the information.

Ling Was Fired by MTM Mart Because She Stole from the Cash