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) battery
B) negligence
C) assault
D) false imprisonment
E) none of the other choices are realistic

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The correct answer is E because none of the other choices (battery, negligence, assault, false imprisonment) directly relate to the harm caused by publishing false information about someone's character. The most appropriate legal action for Erin would be defamation (not listed), which involves making false statements that harm someone's reputation.

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