Nadeem Was a Blogger Who Provided Comments About Corporate Performance

question 8

Multiple Choice

Nadeem was a blogger who provided comments about corporate performance. On his blog he stated that Widget Company was in serious financial trouble and was preparing to lay off 200 employees. The price of Widget Company's stock immediately dropped $1.50. What tort will Widget Company use to bring an action against Nadeem?

• A) Defamation
• B) Slander
• C) Deceit
• D) Libel
• E) Nuisance

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