Which of the following is true of an injurious falsehood case?

A) It is the same as a tort of defamation.
B) The degree of fault required for liability is unclear.
C) Damages for emotional distress are not recoverable.
D) There is liability for false statements made in good faith.

Tort of Defamation

Legal wrong involving the communication of a false statement that harms the reputation of an individual, business, product, group, government, religion, or nation.

Emotional Distress

A legal term describing significant mental suffering or anguish that arises from an incident caused intentionally or by negligence.

Injurious Falsehood

A false statement made maliciously that causes actual damage to a person's business or property.