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BUS 130 - Law in the Business Environment
Final Project
I was recently confronted by the well-known business man and civic leader, Rock E. Feller. Feller has been dealing with a number of difficult situations concerning his family and his business reputation, as well as several different theories of law. Feller had contacted me seeking my legal advice on these issues, and with no hesitation, I offered to assist him. If I had been fully aware of the number and complexity of the issues at hand, I would not have offered my advice so quickly. After careful consideration of each matter he had presented, I did my best to thoroughly explain and outline the potential lawsuits he and his family may be facing.
With the details I have obtained from conversations with Mr. Feller, it seems like Aunt Millie is the individual who has the ability to pursue the most legal action against those responsible for her injuries. Based on my knowledge of law, I believe she will be able to sue Mr. Feller himself, Dr. Spock from the hospital, as well as Jonson & Jonson, the pharmaceutical company.
Her lawsuit against Mr. Feller relies on the theory of negligence tort, particularly strict or absolute liability. This type of negligence occurs when even though the defendant never intended on causing harm to anyone, and used to utmost care, is still legally liable for the injuries of the plaintiff. This law applies because Mr. Feller was keeping camels he purchased from Egypt, which are not native to upstate New York. In my opinion, camels are considered to be wild animals when they are cared for outside of their natural environment, which is in the desert. Because this is a prima facie case, in order to prove the occurrence of negligence tort, Aunt Millie must be able to present evidence of the following conditions. First, that the defendant (Mr. Feller) had an absolute duty to make the situation safe for the plaintiff and that duty of due care had been breached. Aunt Millie also...