Question

The ABC Company published an incorrect statement about the quality of the Marston Company's product. As a result, Marston's sales have dramatically decreased. This is an example of a legal tort related to"

a) Libel
b) Breach of contract
c) Intellectual property
d) Antitrust

Answer 1

The ABC Company's incorrect statement about the Marston Company's product quality is an example of libel, which caused a decrease in Marston's sales.

Step-by-step explanation:

The incorrect statement published by the ABC Company about the quality of the Marston Company's product constitutes libel. Libel refers to a false statement made in writing that damages a person's reputation. In this case, Marston's sales dramatically decreased as a result of the false information published by ABC Company.