Brandy and Matthew are neighbors and live in Texas. Matthew was renovating his house, which caused dust and debris to collect in Brandy's front yard. Unfortunately her son was highly allergic to these particulates and fell grievously ill. In this case, Matthew violates:
A)the U.S. Constitution.
B)the Labor Act.
C)tort laws.
D)breach of trust.

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Matthew's actions, which led to dust and debris accumulating in Brandy's yard and subsequently causing her son to fall ill, can be considered a violation of tort laws. Tort laws are designed to address situations where one's actions cause harm to another person, which seems applicable in this scenario.

Brandy and Matthew Are Neighbors and Live in Texas