One day while Phil is out shopping, George searches Phil's home for evidence he could use to blackmail Phil. George finds nothing, causes no damage, and puts everything back in order before he leaves. George could most likely be sued for:
A) assault
B) false imprisonment
C) private nuisance
D) disparagement
E) invasion of privacy

Question

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George's actions constitute an invasion of privacy, which is a civil tort that occurs when someone intentionally intrudes upon someone else's private affairs or concerns in a manner that would be highly offensive to a reasonable person. Even though George did not cause any physical harm or damage to Phil's property, he still violated Phil's right to privacy by searching his home without permission.

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