The Tort of Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress Is Exemplified

Multiple Choice

The tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress is exemplified by

A) a practical joker who phones the parents of a college football player at their house in a distant state and says: "I've got good news and bad news about Mike. He's just been named the best player in the conference." (TRUE) "But he was seriously injured in the final game, and...he died a few minutes ago on the operating table." (FALSE) Then, after a pause, "Just kidding folks! He's a hero and he's okay. He is flying home now." (TRUE)
B) an obscene joke made in a public speech by an inebriated toastmaster that offended one half of the audience and shocked another quarter and delighted the remainder.
C) the collision of a heavy truck because the driver fell asleep at the wheel and the driver had lied at semi-annual physical about his physical condition related to sleep issues. The collision is with a motorcycle, and it causes permanent paralysis of the cyclist's lower body.
D) "flipping off" a driver for following too close on the freeway after a near collusion and the driver also was in the commuter lane with no passengers during commute time.