Exam 19: The Liability Risk

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.

Failure to exercise the degree of care required by law to protect others from harm is called

All of the following are elements of negligence EXCEPT

The doctrine of respondeat superior applies to a(n)

Congress passed the Sarbanes-Oxley Act to address which of the following problems?

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

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?

In the context of medical malpractice,what is a "never event"?

Damages awarded for losses that can be determined or measured are

Compensatory damages include

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.

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?

All of the following are examples of intentional torts EXCEPT

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

All of the following requirements must be met to satisfy the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur EXCEPT

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 51 percent rule for comparative negligence,how much will Steve collect?

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?

Bruce believes a local manufacturer is responsible for contaminating some land he owns.He filed suit against the company.Rather than have the case go to court,the manufacturing company's legal team suggested mediation or arbitration to settle the case.Methods that are employed to resolve legal disputes without litigation,such as mediation,are called

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

Nancy was injured when she drove her car through a stop sign and was struck by Philip's car.Philip saw Nancy and could have stopped.However,he failed to do so since he had the right-of-way.Nancy can recover damages from Philip under which of the following legal doctrines?