Manny,a Newspaper Reporter Who Writes a Weekly Article on the Automotive

Manny,a newspaper reporter who writes a weekly article on the automotive industry,states in one of his columns that BMWs are "overrated." BMW feels that this is injurious to its reputation.If BMW sues Manny and his newspaper,will the car manufacturer be successful in its lawsuit?

A) yes, based on the tort of disparagement
B) yes, based on the tort of libel
C) yes, based on the tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress
D) yes, based on the torts of disparagement and libel
E) no

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