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In a private neighborhood social-media group with 600 members, Dana posted: "The woman who runs the blue daycare on Maple Street stole my wallet at yesterday's block party. Do not trust your kids or money around her." Only one licensed daycare on Maple Street had a blue sign; it was owned by Paula. Dana had not seen anyone take the wallet. The wallet was later found under a picnic table. Paula lost three clients after the post.
Dana argues that she never used Paula's name, that she believed the accusation when she wrote it, and that neighborhood gossip should not be actionable.
Analyze Paula's defamation claim against Dana.