Marilyn Was Employed at the Quick Stop

question 23

Multiple Choice

Marilyn was employed at the Quick Stop. She was fired for allegedly stealing from the cash draw. Marilyn denied taking the money. She applied for another position at the local Food Mart. When asked why she left her last job, she explained that her manager fired her for stealing; however, she continued to deny stealing the money. Marilyn did not get the job at the Quick Mart. She contacted a lawyer to discuss her options.

• A) Marilyn does not have a cause of action against Quick Stop for defamation because her reputation has not been harmed.
• B) Marilyn does not have a cause of action against Quick Stop for defamation because she told the manager at Food Mart about the allegations.
• C) Marilyn has a cause of action for defamation against Quick Stop because she was forced to repeat the defamatory remarks to her prospective new employer.
• D) Marilyn has a cause of action for defamation because the manager at Quick Stop would have provided the information if he had been asked for a reference.

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