Linda works the evening shift at a bank. Her husband, Amador, calls the office one evening to speak with her. When Linda does not answer her phone, Amador calls Linda’s supervisor, Herman, who is a close childhood friend of his. Herman informs Amador that Linda has not reported to work that evening, the evening before or on several other evenings during the prior few weeks. As a result of this discussion, Amador learns that Linda was spending the evenings with her ex-boyfriend. Several days later, Amador commits suicide. Amador’s family sues the bank for invasion of privacy, alleging that Herman did not have the right to inform Amador that Linda had not reported for work. Can the company be held liable for invasion of privacy? Explain, using applicable legal authority.

 

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