Punitive damages

to the excluded extreme fallacy that one is either fully for spanking or fully against it; either way to the fullest extent. Some believe spanking is a necessary tool in instilling respect and appropriate behavior, while others argue that does more damage to a child than it does reparation. But what side of the controversy is the stronger argument? Those that are on the pro-spanking side of the discussion…

Negligence has four specific requirements which need to be met: a duty to exercise care, a breach of standard care, causation, and damages. As James is the invitee, Jennifer owes him a duty of care when he is in her offices as it was reasonably foreseeable that someone might trip and hurt themselves on the frayed carpet (Yates, 136). Jennifer also would have breached the standard of…

Abstract Termination due to medical condition or disability is illegal and as it violates the laws enforced by U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. In the book Medical Law and Ethics, by Bonnie F. Fremgen she describes a case study, "The case of Janet K. and Epilepsy" on Chapter 8. "The Case of Janet K. and Epilepsy" describes the discrimination faced by employees. This case study will analyze the wrongful discharge of Janet, due to her epilepsy. It will further examine the legal action…

Additionally, it was shown that although using seat belts will save some lives, they can also kill or injure others. Because of this, automakers have had to spend hundreds of millions of dollars in damages in lawsuits. Additionally, the seat belt law is a money generating engine for each state, under the guise of trying to save lives. The fact is that the government is telling adults how to live their lives, and charging them if they don’t agree.…

INTRODUCTION The famous McDonald’s coffee spilling case became a legal legend because the outline of the case creates a perfect setting for a frivolous law suit that accumulates the greatest fears of the covetous view:a person makes a foolish mistake and is injured as a result but refuses to take ownership of the accident, finds a bulging purse to blame and is awarded a large sum of money. The plaintiff Stella Liebeck a 79-year-old retired departmental store clerk was burnt by hot coffee that…

extends to the employer suing the employee for the same, where if the trail is successful, the employer has the right to seek monetary damages from the employee. An employer, in some cases may also obtain punitive damages against the employee. Criminal charges against the employee may also be a consequence of the breach of confidentiality in extreme circumstances. The damages which arise from the breach of confidentiality clauses or confidence are generally determined on the…

counterfeiting machine. Criminals have learned that computers provide an anonymity that has previously been unattainable in society External cyber attacks are increasing in frequency and causing extensive damage to companies and organizations. Cyber criminals have also organized into criminal groups that will cause damage for the challenge; pay, extortion, and blackmail, etc.External attacks are typically launched from the Internet and circumvent the poor security controls of a government or…

with the various cases you have described? How does your community deal with each? How does our country deal with each? After a crime has been committed, the desired outcome for the community is justice. This could be through retribution, punitive damages, or punishment for the crime that has been committed. If one imagined a society in balance, crime is a behavior or action that takes that society out of balance, and justice is what restores balance. Crime and justice can both be…

supervisor, Jan is responsible for protecting hospital reputation not the surgeon. She can also be sued for having knowledge about the impairment and done nothing about it. Dr. Spalding can be sued for endangering patient safety and he can also face punitive damages. Dr. Truman can be liable for battery charges in case of an error during the…

Running head: DUKES V. WALMART STORES 1 DUKES V. WALMART STORES 5 Dukes v. Walmart Stores Hieu Le Columbia Southern University Dukes v. Walmart Stores Walmart is the largest supply chain in the world distributing different kinds of products to the U.S consumers and other regions in the world. Recently, the firm was under pressured by several complaints by…