Synopsis Of Tort Cases

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Synopsis of Tort Cases Synopsis of Tort Cases Laura Morrison, Mary Bible, Misty Bosteder, Stafford M. McClendon Law421 Professor: Kurt Lofland University of Phoenix Online Law421 Group Assignment Scenario1 TORT: This is a very interesting tale of how emotions can driver erratic behavior amongst people. First Daniel being upset that his son has gotten beer spilled on him by Malik, shoves Malik. At this point Daniel became a defendant because of his actions causes Malik to fall and causes damages to Malik’s teeth. At this point Daniel created a tort, because he decided to shove Malik over an accident. Malik is a plaintiff at this point and if he decided to sue Daniel as a result of his negligence would be awarded in his favor. Daniel was fired by his boss assuming that Daniel had given Ruben alcohol, which was untrue. Daniel became a defendant at this point for wrongful firing without refutable evidence that Daniel had ultimately committed a crime. While walking to his vehicle Daniel is approached by Malik who pulls a concealed weapon in a public place became a defendant at this point because it is against the law. After feeling threatened Daniel pulls out his weapon which may have been concealed within his vehicle and shoots Malik. At this point Daniel becomes a defendant because even though he was defending himself he still discharged a weapon in a public event which is against the law, because only public officials who are licensed to carry and use a firearm in public events may do so. When Daniel slips into a diabetic coma as a result of the beverage he had drink earlier becomes the plaintiff against the concession worker who accidently had given him sugary beverages instead of diet becomes a defendant because of his/her negligence. Plaintiff: Malik, Daniel Defendants: Daniel because of his shove against Malik causing Malik to fall hit his
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