If I was to write a hit piece, or 'report' if you wish, implying: "Joe G is a crook", with a disclaimer saying that this 'report' is intended only for Freddy next door, but I then distributed it strategically to various interested parties and the media, without your knowledge and without a chance for you to reply, causing a subsequent loss of customers and business deals to your 'Lucky Strike' business, wouldn't you say that you could sue me for damages?
