The tort of injurious falsehood occurs when:
A)there is an unauthorized use of another's mark or name.
B)a person makes false statements of fact that degrade the quality of another's goods or services.
C)a person attempts to tarnish a trademark by using it on low-quality goods.
D)a consumer is injured through the use of a product due to negligence on the part of the product's manufacturer.

Question

The tort of injurious falsehood occurs when:
A)there is an unauthorized use of another's mark or name.
B)a person makes false statements of fact that degrade the quality of   another's goods or services.
C)a person attempts to tarnish a trademark by using it on low-quality goods.
D)a consumer is injured through the use of a product due to negligence on the part of the product's manufacturer.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Injurious falsehood, also known as trade libel or slander of goods, involves making false statements about a business or its products/services that cause financial loss. It specifically targets the reputation of the goods or services, rather than unauthorized use of trademarks (A), attempts to tarnish a trademark (C), or product liability issues due to negligence (D).

The Tort of Injurious Falsehood Occurs When