Bugusa, Inc. Worksheet

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University of Phoenix Material 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. In the case of WIRETIME, Inc. placing an ad in the magazine negatively speaking about BUGusa, Inc, the tort of trade libel was committed. The magazine ad claimed BUGusa, Inc.’s electronic recording devices were not reliable and were of poor quality. This qualifies as trade libel because WIRETIME, Inc. is 1) referencing BUGusa, Inc.’s product, 2) the statement was made recklessly, and 3) was communicated to a third party through a well known industry magazine. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Janet) Has WIRETIME, Inc. committed any torts? If so, explain. In the case of Janet leaving BUGusa, Inc. to work for WIRETIME, INC. the company has committed tortious interference. Tortious interference is when a party persuades and induces another to breach their contract. WIRETIME, Inc. used an 10% increase in wages and a $5,000 signing bonus as leverage to lure Janet away from BUGusa, Inc. to work for them. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Steve and Walter) Discuss any liability BUGusa, Inc., may have for Walter’s actions. Since Walter took Steven into a soundproof room for six hours and threatened to hurt him if he did not divulge information, Walter committed false imprisonment. False imprisonment is the “intentional infliction of a confinement upon another party” (Melvin, 2011). With that being said, a major liability for the company is awarding compensatory damages to Steve for suffering mental distress. Scenario: BUGusa, Inc., Plant Parking Lot What defenses may be available to BUGusa, Inc.? Explain your answer. In this scenario, BUGusa, Inc. has the

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