Andrew's business rival posts false statements about him and his company online. Andrew

loses some customers and advertisers due to this negative impact on his reputation. What tort
law has the rival broken?

(1 point)

○ Fraud

Breach of duty

○ Defamation

○ Negligence

1 answer

The rival has broken the law of Defamation. Defamation involves making false statements about an individual or entity that harm their reputation.