OSH Security Practice Test

Which of the following is an example of an intentional tort?

1. Theft

2. False Arrest

3. Fraudulently taking a sick day

4. Failure to provide a reasonably safe environment by not reporting a spill on the floor

The correct answer is: False Arrest

An intentional tort is a wrongful act done intentionally, where the person committing the act knows that their actions can cause harm to another. False arrest fits this definition perfectly, as it involves unlawfully restraining or detaining an individual against their will, demonstrating an intent to cause harm or encroach upon one's freedom. In the context of the other options, theft may initially seem like an intentional act, but it's categorized under criminal law rather than tort law. Fraudulently taking a sick day also involves deceit but is typically addressed through employment law and does not constitute a tort in most cases. The failure to provide a reasonably safe environment by not reporting a spill constitutes negligence, not an intentional act, as it typically arises from a lack of intent to harm. Therefore, the selected answer correctly identifies false arrest as an intentional tort.