Question

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brett had a great résumé and a glowing recommendation from his previous employer. impressed by his qualifications and experience, alisha hired him for the position of quality analyst. however, brett engaged in blatant sexual harassment directed at alisha after just a couple of weeks on the job. during its investigation of the harassment, alisha learned that brett had been fired for sexual harassment at his previous employer. if bretts new employer wants to hold his previous employer accountable, it could sue the company for
multiple choice
misrepresentation.
fraud.
defamation.
negligence

Explanation:

The previous employer provided a glowing recommendation that omitted critical information about Brett being fired for sexual harassment. Misrepresentation occurs when a party makes a false or incomplete statement that induces another to act. Here, the incomplete recommendation led Alisha to hire Brett, and this fits the definition of misrepresentation. Fraud requires intent to deceive, which isn't confirmed here. Defamation involves harm to reputation, which is not the case. Negligence is about failing to exercise reasonable care, but the core issue is the misleading, incomplete recommendation.

Answer:

misrepresentation.