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In the news we often see cases involving lawsuits against businesses based on torts. In this discussion we will look at another recent hot coffee case. These cases can be instructive for businesses. Torts can be an important area of liability risk for many businesses.
Instructions and points:
Read the summary of the following WSJ article and look up a similar one on the internet regarding this case.
Jury Awards Starbucks Customer $100,000 Over Hot Coffee Spill
by: Jacob Gershman
May 19, 2017
TOPICS: Damages, Fault, Jury Award, Negligence, Torts
SUMMARY: In 2014, Florida resident Joanne Mogavero drove to a Starbucks shop in Jacksonville for a cup of coffee. She sued Starbucks after the beverage she bought spilled on her. A Florida jury in Duval County circuit court concluded that Starbucks was mostly to blame for the accident and awarded the woman $100,000 in damages, including $85,000 for pain and suffering.
PART 1: Students Post
Read the entire article referenced above. Based on what you have learned about Torts consider each of the questions below. Please provide typed responses submitted in Brightspace Module Discussion. Address each question and answer in complete sentences. Be sure to answer all parts of each question. You may need to refer to your textbook, the Internet and other resources in order to fully address the questions.
QUESTIONS:
What are the facts of the lawsuit? Who is the plaintiff and who is the defendant?
How were damages assigned? How was fault or negligence assessed?
Why was negligence assigned to each of the parties? Why was the plaintiff awarded damages if the plaintiff was partially responsible for the harms?
Should Starbucks implement any changes in policies or procedures after this lawsuit?
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