Exam 19: The Liability Risk

A common situation involving strict liability includes which of the following?

James was injured in an auto accident caused by another motorist's negligence.To reimburse him for his hospital bills and lost earnings,items which can be specifically itemized,James will receive

One tort reform proposal is capping noneconomic damages.Noneconomic damages include

Heather sued Robert for injuries suffered in an automobile accident.Based upon the facts presented,the jury concluded that Heather was 40 percent at fault in the accident and Robert was 60 percent at fault.Under the common law doctrine of contributory negligence,the jury should award Heather

Which of the following statements about comparative negligence laws is (are)true? I.Under the pure rule,any negligence by the plaintiff automatically bars recovery for damages. II.Under the 50 percent rule,parties who are equally at fault are each allowed to recover damages.

Arguments in favor of reforming the civil justice system include which of the following? I.There is often a long delay in settling lawsuits. II.Compensation awards have decreased significantly over the past two decades.

One tort reform permits manufacturers to assert that as long as the product conformed to the prevailing technology and production methods at the time it was produced,it cannot be considered a defective product today.This defense is called the

Under a dram shop law,a business may be held liable for damages resulting from

Shareholders and employees harmed by the negligent acts and deceptive statements of company leaders may file lawsuits against the company leaders.Company leaders are covered for such claims under which type of insurance?

Which of the following statements about the immunity of governmental entities is (are)true? I.Governmental entities are more likely to be immune from liability when performing proprietary functions than when performing governmental functions. II.Many courts have eliminated the immunity of government entities.

Situations under which parents can be held liable for the actions of a child include which of the following? I.The child uses a parent's gun to injure someone. II.The child is acting as an agent of the parent.