In: Economics
Amy’s company manufactures handbags. Amy posted a negative product review on a competitor’s website alleging that the competitor sold counterfeit handbags. Amy posted the false review because she wanted to boost her company’s sales for the upcoming holiday. What tort has Amy committed?
Negligence |
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Malicious prosecution |
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Defamation of character |
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Disparagement |
Defamation of character.
Explanation:
Amy,whose company manufactures handbags,posted a negative product review on a competitor's website alleging that the competitor sold counterfeit handbags.Amy posted the false review because she wanted to boost her company's sales for the upcoming holiday.The tort that Amy committed is defamation of character.Defamation of character is a written or spoken false accusations made by a person intentionally in order to harm another person's or entity's image and reputation.