To Demonstrate a Prima Facie Case for the Tort of Intrusion

question 41

Multiple Choice

To demonstrate a prima facie case for the tort of intrusion into seclusion,a plaintiff-employee must show:

• A) That the employer intentionally invaded into a private area; that the employee was entitled to privacy in that area; and that the employee was offended by the intrusion.
• B) That the employer intentionally or unintentionally invaded into a private area, that the employee made reasonable attempts to keep the information private or secret; and that the employee was offended by the intrusion.
• C) That the employer intentionally invaded into private territory; that the employee was entitled to privacy in that area; and that a person of reasonable sensitivities would be offended by the intrusion.
• D) That the employer intentionally invaded into private territory; that the employee was entitled to privacy based on state constitutional protections; and the intrusion is offensive to the employee.

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Definitions:

Land Improvements

Enhancements made to a plot of land to increase its value, such as landscaping, fencing, and installing irrigation systems.

Fixed Assets

Long-term tangible assets used in business operations, not expected to be converted into cash within a year, such as buildings and machinery.

Current Assets

Items of value that are likely to be cashed in, sold, or expended within the span of a year or throughout the usual functioning period of the company, whichever period lasts longer.

Intangible Assets

Non-physical assets with value, such as patents, copyrights, trademarks, and goodwill, that a business owns.