Erin's employer published a story about her that portrayed her as a sneaky,deceitful person when,in reality,she is a very open and honest person.Erin could best sue for:
A)invasion of privacy
B)negligence
C)assault
D)false imprisonment
E)battery

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Erin could sue for invasion of privacy, specifically the form of defamation known as false light. This occurs when false information is published about a person that portrays them in a highly offensive manner that is not true. A story portraying her as sneaky and deceitful is not only false, but could also negatively impact her personal and professional reputation.

Erin's Employer Published a Story About Her That Portrayed Her