It appears Mr Looman has suffered a financial loss. The word damages comes to mind.
During a recession/depression will he be able to find a job that has pay equal to the job offer with a week or two? If not someone has a problem.
If we see lawyers lining up to take his case for 1/3 of any damages recovered we will have some answers very quickly as to who has harmed this citizen.
First. Was there an actual offer by the company TO Mr. Looman?
Or was he just a candidate for the job?
Next, did Mr. Looman accept the offer? Basically making a contract between him and the company.
If no offer was made, then I would think the company is free to pursue any other candidate that they choose.
If an offer WAS made, then it could be a legal issue of semantics.