Fabio is a small-time criminal.In order to rob Gigi's house, he called her on the telephone, pretended to be a police officer, and falsely told her that her son had been admitted to a hospital with a life-threatening injuries.When she frantically made her way to the hospital, Fabio broke into her house and stole her valuable goods.Among the causes of action that Gigi may pursue, she likely has a good claim against Fabio for the tort that was first recognized in Wilkinson v Downton.

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The tort that was first recognized in Wilkinson v Downton is the intentional infliction of emotional distress, which may cover the false police report and the resulting distress caused to Gigi. Fabio's actions were outrageous and intended to cause emotional harm, making it likely that Gigi has a good claim against him for this tort.

Fabio Is a Small-Time Criminal