Proximate cause

case study will be individuals and through case studies, and using empirical data it will determine if there is a correlation that causes these particular game addictions. Through research there will be evidence that show adolescents become addicted to these games for a particular reason. My theory is that game addiction in life simulation games is the proximate cause of poor interpersonal relationships and social pressures. This is because the gamers in life simulation games develop their dream…

In contrast, Steven Pinker fails to state why the connection between the cause and effect were suggested, fails to explain why past evidence proves current effects, and fails to show how mass media could be the proximate cause of a reduction of quality in science and knowledge. Malcom Gladwell’s essay “The Tipping Point” published in an anthology of “40 Model Essays” is only an excerpt from a much…

The anthropologist Jared Diamond uses the theory of geographic determinism to answer why some societies are more materially successful than others, in his book. According to him geographical causes are mainly responsible for societal development and responsible for different human civilizations developed in different ways. He provides evidence and reasoning that geography, immunity to germs, food production, the domestication of animals, and use of steel are main drivers for societal success.…

Of Vaccine, Requiring The Mare To Be Treated For Several Months Costing Approximately $50,000 A cause of action for veterinary malpractice must prove not only that the defendant breached their duty by violating the standard of care, but also that the specific breach of the standard was the proximate cause of the animal’s injury. Proximate cause consists of both cause in fact and foreseeability. Cause in fact means that the defendant 's act or omission was a substantial factor in bringing…

Question 1 Negligence is a scenario where one fails to act with the level of care that a person of ordinary prudence would have acted in a similar situation. It can arise out of actions or omissions where some duty to act is owed. In a negligence claim, the plaintiff must establish that the defendant owed him a duty off care, the defendant breached that duty, and as a result, the plaintiff suffered a loss. In this case, Maxrun failed to take reasonable care of Gunter’s hard disk. Maxrun owed…

his freedom. Since there are many different aspects to the whole scenario, there will need to be several different defenses to ensure that Lennie is proven innocent on all charges and that his alleged accomplice isn’t charged as well. Did Lennie Cause The Death of the First Officer? The first officer that pursued Lennie died instantly after being hit in the eye with a dart, which was thrown by an inebriated young woman who was startled by Lennie blowing a clown horn at her. The question here is…

malpractice case by showing that the defendant had a duty to observe a certain standard of care to prevent unreasonable injury, the defendant failed to observe this standard, the breach of the duty resulted in an injury and the breach of duty was a proximate cause of the injury. The court also reasoned that an expert witness could only establish medical malpractice unless a lay person could infer the negligence as a matter of practical experience or common sense. This liability is founded on the…

injury was birthed from the act or the absence of it. In order to justify that the defendant was negligent and therefore liable for one’s injuries, all 5 elements of tort ought to be satisfied. The 5 elements are: Duty, Breach of Duty, Cause in Fact, Proximate Cause and damages Jane v Luke Since Jane has suffered injuries, she in immediately classified under a primary victim. The first element is duty, whether it was owed to the plaintiff. The law acknowledges the relationship between the…

Woody and Smiley may sue Vicaria for negligence. In order to prove negligence, Woody must show duty, a breach of duty, causation, a proximate cause of harm, and actual harm. We would prove Vicaria had a duty of reasonable care to Woody and Smiley because of the special relationship between a pilot and a passenger. Vicaria’s agreement to fly Woody and Smiley proves the existence of a special relationship needed to establish a duty of reasonable care. We would establish a breach of duty by…

STATEMENT OF FACTS The plaintiff, Adrianna Estrada (“Estrada”) filed a complaint against the defendant, Wide Open Spaces Entertainment (“Open Spaces”) who own and operate (“The Continental”), an Austin, Texas Nightclub where Estrada used to be employed. Estrada claims that Rand E. Travis (“Travis”), manager of The Continental, discharged her in retaliation to a workers’ compensation claim. Estrada, a resident of Austin, makes a living singing and performing for local audiences. Specifically…