Which of the Following Torts Allows a Person to Recover

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following torts allows a person to recover for emotional distress caused by the defendant's negligent conduct?

• A) intentional infliction of emotional distress
• B) negligent infliction of emotional distress
• C) punitive emotional distress
• D) unintentional negligence
• E) strict infliction of emotional distress

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