Bob Owns a Small Carpet Company

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Bob owns a small carpet company.After a dispute,his best salesman left the company and was hired by a competitor.A client who recently had carpet installed by Bob's company has initiated legal action on the basis of a statement made to him by the former salesman who told the client that he had received a product of inferior quality.The former employee also told the client that Bob does this frequently.He has committed a slanderous act which is an intentional tort.