Josh left an employee's private medical files on his desk.These files fell on the floor,and the entire office learned that the employee had AIDS.The employee did not want anyone to know about his medical condition.In this case,which of the following torts has Josh committed?

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In this case, Josh 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.

Josh Left an Employee's Private Medical Files on His Desk