Bugusa Worksheet
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BUGusa, Inc. Worksheet
Use the scenarios in the Bugusa, Inc. link to answer the following questions.
Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc., Advertisement
Has WIRETIME, Inc. committed any torts? If so, explain.
WIRETIME has intentionally carried out a business associated tort most commonly
known as Defamation. In this case all 4 factors of defamation are there. A
defamatory declaration was made; it was displayed to a 3rd party, the declaration
was very particular to one organization, and it put a negative frame of mind to BUGusa’s
clients.
Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Janet)
Has WIRETIME, Inc. committed any torts? If so, explain.
In this case, WIRETIME has carried out a Tortuous Interference with Current
Contractual Relationship Tort. WIRETIME prompted Janet to break the
present agreement with BUGusa to join WIRETIME. WIRETIME had unique
understanding of and actually saw the agreement. WIRETIME definitely interfered with
the agreement and created losses because of training an alternative for Janet.
Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Steve and Walter)
Discuss any liability BUGusa, Inc. may have for Walter’s actions.
The kind of liability to BUGusa in this situation is known as Scope of
employment. In this case, the security guard carried out the tort of False
Imprisonment on Steve. Though Steve wasn't behaving appropriately, neither
was Walter because of the thin line of restricted detention. Walter was behaving
according to his responsibilities of job for the false imprisonment. It happened
inside the company’s facility, and was inspired by a goal to service
BUGusa.
Scenario: BUGusa, Inc., Plant Parking Lot
What defenses may be available to BUGusa, Inc.? Explain your answer.
In this case, Assumption of the Danger is the appropriate protection available to BUGusa.
The offense trend was well-known to inhabitants, and workers continued leaving
their belongings and so on in the automobiles. With understanding of
BUGusa, Inc. Worksheet
Use the scenarios in the Bugusa, Inc. link to answer the following questions.
Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc., Advertisement
Has WIRETIME, Inc. committed any torts? If so, explain.
WIRETIME has intentionally carried out a business associated tort most commonly
known as Defamation. In this case all 4 factors of defamation are there. A
defamatory declaration was made; it was displayed to a 3rd party, the declaration
was very particular to one organization, and it put a negative frame of mind to BUGusa’s
clients.
Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Janet)
Has WIRETIME, Inc. committed any torts? If so, explain.
In this case, WIRETIME has carried out a Tortuous Interference with Current
Contractual Relationship Tort. WIRETIME prompted Janet to break the
present agreement with BUGusa to join WIRETIME. WIRETIME had unique
understanding of and actually saw the agreement. WIRETIME definitely interfered with
the agreement and created losses because of training an alternative for Janet.
Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Steve and Walter)
Discuss any liability BUGusa, Inc. may have for Walter’s actions.
The kind of liability to BUGusa in this situation is known as Scope of
employment. In this case, the security guard carried out the tort of False
Imprisonment on Steve. Though Steve wasn't behaving appropriately, neither
was Walter because of the thin line of restricted detention. Walter was behaving
according to his responsibilities of job for the false imprisonment. It happened
inside the company’s facility, and was inspired by a goal to service
BUGusa.
Scenario: BUGusa, Inc., Plant Parking Lot
What defenses may be available to BUGusa, Inc.? Explain your answer.
In this case, Assumption of the Danger is the appropriate protection available to BUGusa.
The offense trend was well-known to inhabitants, and workers continued leaving
their belongings and so on in the automobiles. With understanding of