Bugusa, Inc., Worksheet

Use the scenarios in the BUGusa, Inc., link located on the student website to answer the following questions.

Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc., Advertisement

Has WIRETIME, Inc., committed any torts? If so, explain.

Yes, BUGusa can sue WIRETIME for Trade Libel. Because WIRETIME is a competitor and they made a public statement that ridiculed BUGusa product they committed a Trade Libel tort.

Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Janet)

Has WIRETIME, Inc. committed any torts? If so, explain.

Yes, WIRETIME committed a tort of Tortious Interference with Existing Contractual Relationship. Many courts would consider holding WIRETIME liable for BUGusa’s damages because BUGusa was injured as a result of WIRETIME’s tortious interference with the BUGusa-Janet contract. BUGusa would also be entitled to recover damages from Janet for breaking the contract.

Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Steve and Walter)

Discuss any liability BUGusa, Inc., may have for Walter’s actions.

Because Walter threatened Steve’s well-being, BUGusa, Inc. may find itself in the middle of a dispute. An intentional, unlawful threat or offer to cause bodily injury to another by force is considered an intentional threat. Being that Walter is an employee of BUGusa, Inc., he puts the company at risk for legal retaliation because of his actions and words towards Steve.

Scenario: BUGusa, Inc., Plant Parking Lot

What defenses may be available to BUGusa, Inc.? Explain your answer.

Scenario: BUGusa, Inc. (Randy and Brian)

What defenses may be available to BUGusa, Inc.? Explain your answer.

Scenario: BUGusa, Inc. (Sally)

Sally may have a successful case against BUGusa, Inc., for what torts? Explain your answer.