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)
Responses

Fraud
Fraud

Breach of duty
Breach of duty

Defamation
Defamation

Negligence

1 answer

The tort law that Andrew's business rival has broken is Defamation. Defamation involves making false statements about someone that harm their reputation.