A Customer Was Dissatisfied After an Experience at a Hair

question 9

Multiple Choice

A customer was dissatisfied after an experience at a hair salon.She posted extensively about her dissatisfaction on the Internet,making derogatory remarks about the stylist's abilities and the hygiene at the salon.If the hair stylist wanted to sue the customer,under which law could the stylist proceed?

• A) undue influence
• B) breach of contract
• C) product liability
• D) negligence
• E) intentional tort

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Definitions:

Defenses

Legal reasons and arguments presented by a defendant in a legal proceeding to demonstrate why they should not be held liable for a charge or claim.

Actual Malice

A standard of proof in libel and defamation law showing that the person made a statement with knowledge of its falsity or reckless disregard for the truth.

Defamation Case

A legal claim involving the making of false statements about someone, resulting in damage to that person's reputation.

Public Figures

Individuals who have gained prominence or notoriety in the community, making their actions and character of greater public interest and scrutiny.