Sal sent Max an e-mail message telling Max that his wife had been killed in a car accident, and Sal knew this was untrue. Max may be able to sue Sal for:
A) Intentional infliction of emotional distress
B) Libel
C) Violations of the First Amendment
D) Battery

Question

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Sal intentionally caused emotional harm to Max by falsely informing him of his wife's death. This can be considered as intentional infliction of emotional distress, which is a tort that could make Sal liable for the harm he caused. The other options (B, C, and D) are not applicable as they do not fit the facts of the scenario provided.

Sal Sent Max an E-Mail Message Telling Max That His