Fatimah Has Been Hired for the Post of Secretary at Mauve

Fatimah has been hired for the post of secretary at Mauve Corp.The company conducts a routine background check based on information provided by Fatimah.Unfortunately,her previous employer declines to provide meaningful references or her job history.However,Mauve Corp.ignores this lack of data and assumes that she is a credible employee.Mauve is at the risk of being sued under _____ lawsuit.

A)  ​disparate treatment 
B)  ​defamation 
C)  ​negligent hiring 
D)  ​adverse impact