Intentional infliction of emotional distress is called

the tort of outrage is a  law tort that allows individuals to recover for severe emotional distress caused by another person who purposely or recklessly inflicted emotional distress by behaving in an "extreme and outrageous" manner.

Explanation:

the invasive species was introduced due to commercial purpouses, as there was a demand for fur clothes and hence, a business opportunity connected to this product. actually, it was when the nutrias scaped, causing harm to the us ecosystems when they acquired the status of invasive species. in this case they have caused an environmental problem, but it could have affected also economic interests or even human health.