in May 2020, Deil called Kloane's employer, the university of Alaska , and reported that he thought "the blonde in financial aid" had stolen $10000. Kloane is the only blonde in financial aid . Without investigating, the university of Alaska swiftly fired Kloane. After spending nearly two and a half years battling the mental health effects from the false accusation, Kloane decided she was ready to sue earlier this month. Part of Kloane's decision to sue arose from the independent Alask alligator's May 2021 article detailing UA's improper firing of Kloane based on unfounded allegations. Analyze Kloane's defamation case against Deil. Detail the elements of the claim and any defenses Deil may have available