Kevin had a great résumé and a glowing recommendation from his previous employer. Impressed by his qualifications and expertise, Electron Co. hired him for the position of quality analyst. However, he engaged in blatant sexual harassment at Electron after a couple of weeks on the job. During its investigation of the harassment, Electron learned that Kevin had been fired for sexual harassment at his previous employer. If the management of Electron wanted to hold Kevin's previous employer accountable, they could sue the company for
A) misrepresentation.
B) fraud.
C) defamation.
D) negligence.
E) embezzlement.

Question

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Kevin's previous employer could be held accountable for misrepresenting Kevin's qualifications and previous conduct, which led to Electron's decision to hire him. By providing a glowing recommendation for Kevin despite his known history of sexual harassment, the previous employer misrepresented the candidate's suitability for the position.

Kevin Had a Great Résumé and a Glowing Recommendation from His