An English Professor Puts a Comment on a Student's Composition

question 21

Multiple Choice

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 grade 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

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