Fred works for the Jolly Candy Company. He believes that he is a hard worker, however, his supervisor, Carl, always is critical of his work. Fred is upset how he is treated by Carl. Last Monday, while Fred was in the lunchroom, he told his fellow co-workers that were also having their lunch that Carl is a thief and a liar and that he's jealous of Fred.\ Carl is not in the lunchroom but he hears about Fred's comments. Can Carl sue Fred? What would be his cause of action?

Fred works for the Jolly Candy Company. He believes that he is a hard worker, however, his supervisor, Carl, always is critical of his work. Fred is upset how he is treated by Carl. Last Monday, while Fred was in the lunchroom, he told his fellow co-workers that were also having their lunch that Carl is a thief and a liar and that he's jealous of Fred. Carl is not in the lunchroom but he hears about Fred's comments. Can Carl sue Fred? What would be his cause of action