Exam 19: The Liability Risk

A defendant who is only slightly liable may be required to pay the full amount of damages under which of the following?

Louise was in a hurry and tried to cross the street in the middle of the block rather than at a street corner.A car struck her.Even though Louise placed herself in danger,she may still be able to collect for her injuries if the driver had an opportunity to avoid hitting her but failed to do so.This rule is called the

All of the following are examples of tort reform proposals EXCEPT

Which of the following statements about monetary damages awarded by a court is (are)true? I.The purpose of general damages is to provide benefits for medical expenses or loss of earnings. II.The purpose of punitive damages is to punish the tortfeasor so that others are deterred from committing the same wrongful act.

Damages awarded for losses that can be determined or measured are

Which of the following statements about the elements of negligence is (are)true? I.The negligence of the tortfeasor may arise from a failure to act. II.The damage that results must be in the form of property damage.

Malcolm was involved in an auto accident.He was judged to be 20 percent at fault in the accident,and the other party was judged to be 80 percent at fault.Malcolm's actual damages were $40,000.Under a pure comparative negligence rule,how much will Malcolm receive for his injuries?

Steve was involved in an auto accident.Both drivers were partially at fault for the accident.Steve's actual damages were $50,000.He was judged to be 60 percent at fault.If Steve's state has a pure comparative negligence law,how much will Steve collect?

Francis opened a store.She knows that customers who come to the store may be injured on the premises and hold her responsible for their injuries.Under common law,business customers in the store Francis opened are considered

A situation in which a person is held legally liable even though fault or negligence cannot be proven is an example of

Which of the following statements about the legal obligations of a property owner is (are)true? I.A property owner must inspect the premises for the benefit of an invitee and correct any unsafe conditions. II.A property owner has the right to set a trap designed to injure a trespasser.

Which of the following statements about torts is (are)true? I.The person who is injured or harmed by a tort is called a plaintiff or claimant. II.The punishment for committing a tort is damages in the form of money.

All of the following are categories of torts EXCEPT

Compensatory damages include

Jan was injured in a work-related auto accident.She sued the other driver,and the case went to court.While questioning Jan,the defendant's lawyer asked if her injuries and lost earnings were covered under workers compensation.Jan's lawyer objected to the question.The judge ruled the question was improper and instructed the jury to disregard the question.Based on the judge's reaction to the question,we can conclude that which of the following rules is in force where this trial took place?

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires which of the following? I.Accounting firms auditing a company's books must provide other major services to the firm besides auditing services. II.The company's Chief Executive Officer (CEO)must swear to the accuracy of quarterly and annual financial reports.

One requirement for proving that an act was negligent is the existence of an unbroken chain of events between the act and the injury or harm that occurred.This unbroken chain of events is called

Michelle had major abdominal surgery.Months after the surgery,she still did not feel well.When she was operated on again,the surgeon discovered two sponges that were not removed at the conclusion of the first operation.Michelle should be able to collect damages without having to prove negligence under the doctrine of

All of the following are proposed solutions to the medical malpractice problem EXCEPT

Which of the following may give rise to imputed negligence?