Question: Dim Wit worked at Roadway for over two years before he was fired. Evidence was clear that his performance was marginal; he was frequently in
Dim Wit worked at Roadway for over two years before he was fired. Evidence was clear that his performance was marginal; he was frequently in trouble for wasting time and not following orders. He was yelled at by various managers: We hate you. You dont belong here. He received anonymous calls at home telling him to quit. Once he got into an argument with a supervisor. The supervisor, surrounded by other supervisors, spit on Dim and yelled Who do you think you are: You aint no better than a janitor. Another time, a supervisor called him into his office and yelled at him; another employee restrained the supervisor from hitting Dim. [Facts from: Lightning v. Roadway Express, 60 F.3d 1551(11th Cir. 1995)]. Which of the following torts is best supported by the facts?
| defamation | ||
| Ethics | ||
| warranty | ||
| infliction of emotional distress | ||
| strict liability |
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