Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Intentional Tort, Vicarious Liability, Physical Therapy

• School: Western University
• Department: Management and Organizational Studies
• Course: Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B
• Professor: Cristin Keller

Document Summary

Business law chapter 4: intentional torts and torts impacting business. Intentional tort laws (the left hand side): the plaintiff has to prove the elements of the torts, and then it is up to defendant to put forth any defenses. A tort is a social wrong (not necessarily a crime) Whether an intentional or careless act harms another. Ask for an amount of money that the victim would have had if the defendant hadn"t commit the tort. Crimes are social wrongs that affect society as a whole. Deliberate (they did some kind of act that caused someone to have a loss) act that cause injury or loss. Careless or negligent acts (they didn"t do something) that cause injury or loss. Mental disorder, but not simply mental or emotional distress. Court attempts to restore victim to original position. Plaintiff asks the court for these judicial remedies. Special damages: specific costs/damages had to go for physical therapy, miss days of work, buy wheelchair.