Cassandra and Luke are co-workers.Cassandra happens to overhear Luke's telephone conversation and learns that he has leukemia.Cassandra conveys this information to her other co-workers.Which of the following torts has Cassandra committed in this case?

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In this case, Cassandra has committed the tort of public disclosure of private facts. To state a prima facie case for the tort of public disclosure of private facts, a plaintiff employee must show that there was an intentional or negligent public disclosure of private matters, and such disclosures would be objectionable to a reasonable person of ordinary sensitivities.

Cassandra and Luke Are Co-Workers