Which of the following instances depict the tort of outrage?
A)A farmer's crops are set on fire by an unidentified miscreant.
B)A gym teacher verbally abuses an overweight kid in every gym class and the kid suffers severe emotional distress.
C)A cosmetics company uses Julia Roberts' image without her consent to depict her as its brand ambassador.
D)A beverage-manufacturer claims that its competitor uses coffee beans of poor quality.

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The tort of outrage, also known as intentional infliction of emotional distress, involves behavior that is extreme and outrageous, beyond what society considers to be acceptable. A gym teacher verbally abusing a student on a regular basis would likely be considered extreme and outrageous behavior that could result in severe emotional distress for the student.

None of the other instances listed involve behavior that is extreme and outrageous to the degree necessary for the tort of outrage to apply. Setting someone's crops on fire, using someone's image without their consent, or making claims about a competitor's product all fall under different legal categories.

Which of the Following Instances Depict the Tort of Outrage