15 Feb Intentional Torts
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BUL2241 BUS LAW I
Discussion – Intentional Torts
Companies depend on consistency and predictability in the laws and regulations of their industry. That allows them to make business decisions and understand the consequences.
Get Ready!
To prepare for this Discussion:
- Read Woman Sues Hospital for Sticker Prank During Surgery Torrance Memorial Hospital, a defendant in the lawsuit, acknowledges a “breach of professionalism” in this case.
- Read the article You Asked for It, You Got It…Toy Yoda: Practical Jokes, Prizes, and Contract Law
- Gather research beyond provided course materials to support your initial response. Cite your research, in-text, using APA formatting as applicable.
- When relevant, support statements by including prior knowledge, work experiences, references, websites, resources, etc. (give credit and use APA citations when appropriate).
Share Your Thoughts
Go to the Module 3 Discussion Board and share your thoughts. The length of your post is conditional on the prompt. Answer fully, but concisely. The discussion is meant to be an informed conversation, not a research paper.
Your post should address the following points:
- Do you agree or disagree that what occurred at the Torrance Memorial Hospital constituted a breach of professionalism?
- In light of potential legal liability, determine whether there is no more room for humor in the workplace environment.
- Incorporate the article about the toy Yoda into your response.
Respond to Your Colleagues
Respond to two of your colleague’s posts. You may type your response or record video or audio. Look for areas in which your colleague’s ideas may differ from your own. You may respond to your colleagues in one or more of the following ways:
- Ask thought-provoking questions
- Offer opinions supported by evidence
- Share a new insight you have gained from reading your colleague’s post
- Expand upon your colleague’s post
- Offer an alternate idea or suggestion
Initial post 2 paragraphs minimum. Each paragraph 5-7 sentences. Each paragraph must be visible — you can number, tab, space, indent, etc. Must reply to at least 2 students. SINGLE SPACED.
Initial post due 2/17 (otherwise -4 points off). Two replies due 2/19.
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