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.
a
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