Andrew noticed Michael and his pregnant wife, Georgette, walking down the street. Andrew drove his car within inches of Michael, as a joke. Michael was not injured, but his wife experienced severe mental anguish and needed to be hospitalized in order to save the pregnancy. Which of the following statements is correct?
a. Andrew has committed the tort of battery against Georgette.
b. Andrew has no liability to Georgette, because he has not committed a tort against her.
c. Andrew has committed the tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress against Georgette.
d. Andrew has committed the tort of battery against Michael but has committed no tort against Georgette.
c
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