Case Questions, you must answer four synthesizing questions regarding intentional and business torts as well as negligence, strict, and product liabilities. See the Assignment Expectations page for more detail.
Gryphon Consultancy is a computer-consulting firm. It spends considerable time and effort recruiting the best personnel from the United States’ leading technical schools. Gryphon employees sign an initial three-year employment commitment. Dwayne worked for Gryphon, but then he quit and formed a competing company, which he called Syntel. His new company contacted Gryphon employees by phone, offering more money to come work for Syntel. At least 16 Gryphon employees left their work without completing their contractual obligations and went to work for Syntel. Gryphon sued. What did it claim, and what should be the result?
You have most likely heard of the Liebeck v. McDonald’s case. Liebeck spilled hot McDonald’s coffee in her lap, suffering third degree burns. At trial, evidence showed that her cup of coffee was brewed at 190 degrees, and that, more typically, a restaurant’s “hot coffee” is in the range of 140–160 degrees. A jury awarded Liebeck $160,000 in compensatory damages and $2.7 million in punitive damages. The judge reduced the punitive award to $480,000, or three times the compensatory award. Comment on the case, and whether the result was reasonable.
Self-driving cars are no longer science fiction. These vehicles are programmed to use lasers, sensors, software, and maps to drive themselves. A handful of states have passed laws allowing driverless technology on the road. But what happens when a driverless car harms someone? Who should be at fault? The passenger? The programmer? The manufacturer?
Congress passed the Protection for Lawful Commerce in Arms Act which provides that gun manufacturers and retailers cannot be sued for injuries arising from the criminal misuse of a weapon. Critics argue that when gun makers market and sell military-style assault rifles to civilians, they should be held liable because these highly dangerous weapons are designed for specially trained soldiers, not the general public. Assume you own a gun store. What ethical considerations would apply to the sale of guns in your store? If Congress had not passed the pertinent statute, what legal theory might make a gun store owner liable for a customer’s misuse of a gun bought at the store?
Case Questions Expectations
In Weeks 3, 5, and 7, you must complete Case Questions. In each of these weeks, you will answer four synthesizing questions covering material from your textbook. Generally, these Questions will cover chapters that your Discussion posts do not cover. Thus, through either Discussion posts or homework, you will need to display knowledge of each assigned chapter each week.
Your answer length may vary, but you should have enough to discuss to submit at least a few paragraphs for each question or scenario posed. If sources are requested, you must use APA style and provide in-text citations and a Works Cited page. When referring to a case cited in the text, you do not need to provide a case citation, merely provide the page number that you are referencing.
Each question is worth 30 points, totaling 120 points per assignment.
These Case Questions are due before 11:59 p.m. CT on Sunday of the assigned week.
Please use a legible font style, such as Times New Roman or Arial, with a font size of 12 pt. Double-space the text of your paper and set the margins of your document to 1 inch on all sides.
Case Questions Rubric
Criteria Exemplary Proficient Limited Unsatisfactory
Originality and evidence of critical thinking
84 points
Each answer complied with all directions, and it showed original thought. Each answer were interesting to read and showed mastery of material.
68 points
Each answer complied with all directions, and showed original thought.
60 points
Each answer minimally addressed the questions, but it was conclusory and cursory. Each answer seems to be made without reading the material.
0 points
Failed to answer all the assigned questions. Failed to comply with the directions.
Proper use of legal terms of art
24 points
Each answer showed proper use of the material’s terms or art in a way that supports their initial post and demonstrates mastery of the week’s topics. Terms of art capitalized.
20 points
Proper use of the material’s terms or art to support the initial post. Terms of art capitalized.
17 points
Terms of art are only used superficially.
0 points
Terms of art not used.
Spelling and grammar
12 points
Each answer was free of spelling and grammatical errors.
9 points
Few spelling or grammatical errors.
8 points
Several errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling that interfere with understanding.
0 point
Numerous errors in grammar, mechanics, and/or spelling that severely interfere with understanding.
Case Questions, you must answer four synthesizing questions regarding intentiona
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