In a newspaper gossip column,Sally wrote that she did not like Sam's hair,which he had dyed purple.Sam felt insulted and sued Sally for intentional infliction of emotional distress.Sam will
A)win the lawsuit because Sally insulted him
B)win the lawsuit if he can prove actual malice
C)lose the lawsuit because insults are not outrageous
D)lose the lawsuit if Sally can prove actual malice

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Insults, especially about personal choices like hair color, generally do not rise to the level of outrageous conduct required for a claim of intentional infliction of emotional distress.

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