Martha is walking along a street with her son when he is hit by a passing car just as he steps off the pavement. He dies in his mother's arms, leaving her traumatized. The court hearing the case rules that Martha's son was not responsible for the accident. Martha can sue the person who killed her son to recover damages for ________.
A. the tort of outrage
B. breach of the duty of care
C. negligent infliction of emotional distress
D. transfer of intent
Answer: C
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