Statner is going through Ray's personal files and finds out that his colleague Ray is being treated to cure depression by a therapist. While Ray has kept this as a secret due to personal reasons, Statner has informed everyone in office about Ray's condition. As a result, Ray faces sympathetic and discriminatory attitudes at work. He decides to sue Statner. Which of the following is true in this case?
A) Statner has not committed a tort for which Ray can sue.
B) Statner has interfered intentionally with Ray's contractual obligations to the company.
C) Statner can be sued for invasion of privacy.
D) Statner can be sued for assault and battery.
E) Statner has defamed Ray, for which he will be held liable, and will have to pay damages.

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A defendant's public disclosure of highly objectionable, private information about the plaintiff gives rise to the invasion of privacy tort. A showing of such facts can be the basis for a cause of action, even if the information is true.

Statner Is Going Through Ray's Personal Files and Finds Out