Damages

to secure their server. The data breach exposed many flaws of the company as well other damaging information about the company’s plans. Along with the embarrassment of the hack, the company would now find themselves in danger of serious economic damages. Avid Life Media, which owned the site, was now at risk for lost profits, loss of optioned opportunities, and lawsuits. With the technological advancements in apps and websites, it is now easier than ever to meet up with people. The hack shined…

According to Finzen (2003, Feb. 11), “The tort reform campaign has gained much wider acceptance, however, in the jury box. Many jurors now treat as self-evident the notion that the nation is plagued with “frivolous” lawsuits and outrageous jury verdicts. The rich and greedy plaintiff's lawyer has become a part of American folklore” (Finzen, 2003 Feb. 11). In this paper I am going to be talking about the relevant law of this case, the applicable facts of this case, and whether this case suggests…

The article thus requires compensation to the parties of the contract after an appropriate legal follow has been made to determine the party who breached the contract. The most likely outcome of the case is that Letisha may be required to pay damages due to breach of contract. Looking at the case with a legal and industrial relationship perspective it is evident that Letisha breached the contract but several remedies are available for the breach of contract given that the terms were not clear…

From my understanding of the opinion, if SPE knowingly failed to disclose a violation of material statutory, regulatory, or contractual requirement then they have made a misrepresentation that render their claims “false or fraudulent”. First we must establish that the implied certification theory is a basis for liability. There are 2 conditions: (1) Claim does not merely request payment, but also makes specific representations about goods/services provided; and (2) the defendants failure to…

Oxford dictionary defines damages as ³financial compensation for loss or injury´.In law, damages are money claimed by, or ordered to be paid to, a person as compensationfor loss or injury Black 's Law Dictionary.In context of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 damages are referred in context to breach of contract i.e. a party 's failure to perform some contracted-for or agreed-upon act, or his failure tocomply with a duty imposed by law which is owed to another or to society.Breach of contract is a…

Case Study of Liebeck v. McDonald’s Restaurants, P.T.S., Inc. [New Mexico District Court, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 1994] Executive Summary The Liebeck v. McDonald’s Restaurants case, also known as the hot coffee lawsuit, was a controversial case that happened in 1994, sparking debates across the United States over tort reform . The plaintiff of the case, a woman in her late 70s named Stella Liebeck, was awarded 2.86 million dollars after suffering horrendous third degree burns across her…

such as a fire, water damage or sometimes mold. However, it’s important to understand when your home is covered and when it is not. The Basics of Your Home Insurance Policy Flood damage isn't typically covered by your home insurance policy, to be clear. Generally, a flood constitutes increased water levels that originate outside of your home. Floods include weather-related events like heavy rains and riverbank…

My Summary of “Florida’s Farmers Look At Irma’s Damage: ‘Probably The Worst We’ve Seen’” In “Florida’s Farmers Look At Irma’s Damage: ‘ Probably The Worst We’ve Seen’”, Dan Charles explains the effects of Irma on Florida’s agriculture. To emphasise his points, Charles provides readers with a great deal of statistics and details. For example, he notes how over half of the citrus crop, a quarter of the sugar crop, and a tenth of vegetables were lost along with supplies necessary to grow these…

The Liebeck case came about during the tort reform movement, which wanted to limit the monetary damages a person could collect. (Forell, 2011). This movement was supported by McDonald’s and other companies who were on the receiving end of many lawsuits. (Forell, 2011). However, that movement took a big hit with Liebeck. In February 1992, Stella Liebeck was a passenger in her nephew’s vehicle and they made a stop at the McDonald’s drive through. (Cain, 2007). Liebeck purchased a cup of coffee…

Baum, the author of the “American Court”, explains that any personal incident that produces a significant physical injury or costly property damage might seem likely to go to court, because a lot of people know that they have legal remedies for personal injuries. We see this occurring in The McDonald’s Coffee Lawsuit also known as Liebeck v. McDonald Restaurants. Seventy-nine year old Stella Liebeck who suffered third degree burns over her inner tights and genital areas after she ordered and…