As a prank, Joe signs Susan's name to an Anti-vaccination petition which appears online and in a local newspaper in support of the Canadian truck drivers protesting at the Ambassador Bridge. Susan, a medical professional by trade, is passionately in favor of Covid vaccinations and mask requirements for all workers in all companies. Susan then sues Joe for both defamation and for putting her in a false light in the public eye. Is Joe liable for either tort? Explain the elements of the torts using proper legal terminology. When applying the facts to the elements, would your answer be different if the town in question had extremely high vaccination rates? 

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Yes Joe is liable for both defamation and for putting Susan in a false light in the public eye The e... View the full answer