property disputes...
but for what little it's worth, my opinion:

defamation is expensive and difficult to prove. proving a loss is even harder unless you can demonstrate it cost you a new job or similar. i'd be inclined to say do nothing on the grounds that it's tomorrow's fish and chip paper.

however, if you have proof, it might be worth a stroppy letter of claim enclosing your reference from there and threatening to sue.
( rachelswipe with a fork, Fri 5 Feb 2010, 16:51, Reply)