Ricky Jones, a 33-year old unemployed software engineer, had applied for a job in SeaTech Inc., a Florida-based software company. He had mentioned his former project manager as his reference in the application form. But he was rejected soon after the HR of SeaTech called his former manager and learnt that Ricky was involved in an issue of sexual misconduct. Sensing this to be the reason for his rejection at SeaTech, Ricky threatened to sue his former manager on charges of _____.
A. misappropriation
B. fraud
C. misrepresentation
D. defamation
E. negligence
Answer: D. defamation
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