Paula Worked for a Department Store That Specialized in Women's

question 28

Multiple Choice

Paula worked for a department store that specialized in women's high-end lingerie. As she was working one day she noticed a miniature light protruding from behind a mirror in the dressing room. As she moved the mirror to get a better look at the light, she noticed a recording device. Thomas, her supervisor, quickly told her that the recording device was a security camera, however, the recording device actually belonged to Thomas. Has Thomas committed a tort?

• A) No, he was protecting the store's merchandise.
• B) No, since he is a supervisor, he has the right to record people in the dressing rooms.
• C) Yes, Thomas has committed fraud.
• D) Yes, Thomas has committed the tort of intrusion on an individual's affairs.
• E) Yes, Thomas has committed the tort of false light.

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