Exam 5: Tort Law

Bix backs out of City Parking Garage, colliding with Dill's car. Dill may recover $7,500 to cover the cost of the repairs if Bix failed to act as

Hilo tells the Internal Revenue Service that Jon "cheated on his taxes." This can lead to Hilo's liability for defamation if the statement is

Erol works for Food Packing Company. Erol's supervisor Gwen writes a negative review of Erol's performance. Gwen believes the statements are true, and limits their communication to the firm's management. In a tort action for defamation, Gwen can most likely assert as a successful defense

Don interferes with the business interests of Erin in a way not permitted by law, and Erin's business is harmed as a result. To be liable to Erin for the commission of an intentional tort, Don must have

Excavation, Inc., uses explosives to prepare land for construction projects. Strict liability is imposed on this activity because

In a successful tort suit, an individual is awarded compensatory damages to put him or her in a better position than the party who committed the tort.

A defendant cannot be liable for negligence unless he or she intended to harm the plaintiff.

Rico brings a tort action against Sal and proves all of the elements of the claim. Sal's successful defense will

A business firm has a duty to exercise reasonable care to protect its business invitees.

An employer can use his or her power and control to engage in an intentional pattern of outrageous abuse against an employee without potential tort liability.

Dian enters a car race, knowing that there is a risk of being injured in a crash. Dian assumes

A person will not be liable for wrongful interference if the interference results from legitimate competitive behavior.