Question

Bartie's Inc. sells watercolors and pastels that are marketed as safe for use by children. However, several accounts of lead poisoning were reported in children who used the products. An investigation revealed that the company was knowingly manufacturing colors that contained a significant amount of a toxic heavy metal. Which of the following torts has Bartie's committed?a. professional malpracticeb. disparagementc. assaultd. intentional misrepresentation

Answer 1

d. intentional misrepresentation

Step-by-step explanation:

Intentional misrepresentation occurs when a person provides false or incomplete information to influence a purchase or the closing of a contract. The person who gives you the false information does this intensely and knows that it will cause damage to those who are buying your products or closing a contract. An example of this can be seen in the question above where Bartie said that a particular product was safe for children when he knew the product contained heavy metals in its composition.