Question

Hamburger Hamlets, Inc is a chain of fast-food restaurants. Its major competitor is Sam's Sandwiches, Inc Sam's Sandwiches' public relations vice president issued the following (false) statement, "We have documented proof that Hamburger Hamlets uses horse meat in its burgers." Which of the following statements is true?
A) Sam's is liable for defamation
B) Sam's is liable for public disclosure of private facts.
C) Sam's is liable for negligence.
D) Sam's has not committed a tort.

Answer 1

Sam's is liable for defamation statement is true.

Option: A

Explanation:

The vice president of public relations in Sam's Sandwiches issued the following false statement regarding the type of meat the Hamburger Hamlets, Inc use in there fast food products like burger. This showcase the defamation form Sam's side, which is the verbal or written transmission of a false statement about someone else that unjustly damages their image and is typically a felony or a punishment.

Diffamation law only finds defamatory claims if they are, in reality, false. A real assertion is not regarded as slander. In fact, expressions of belief are not assumed inaccurate because of their existence, since they are specific to the speaker.