An English professor puts a comment on a student's composition that says,"Can't you write at all? You are writing at a third gra
de level and will never be able to graduate from this university!" The student is extremely upset and sues the professor.For which torts could the professor be held liable? A) defamation
B) intentional infliction of emotional distress
C) invasion of the right to privacy
D) defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress
E) no tort
Answer: B.) intentional infliction of emotional distress
Explanation: Emotional damage or distress often result from actions aimed at an individual's psychological system. Negative words, comments or analysis of an individual usually contribute a lot to the emotional trauma people usually witness which could result in loss of confidence or despondency. The professor's comment seems damaging and it is capable of inflicting emotional distresses on the target. Therefore, the professor could be held liable of intentional infliction of emotional distress on the student if sued.
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