BMGT 380 Lecture 6: 380-6.docx

• School: University of Maryland
• Department: Business and Management
• Course: BMGT 380
• Professor: Reyna

Document Summary

Tort: civil wrong that is not a breach of contract. Intent desire to cause certain consequences. Recklessness conscious indifference to a known and substantial risk of harm created by one"s behavior. (knew something bad could happen and did it anyways) Negligence failure to use reasonable care, harm coming as a result. Civil case needs preponderance of the evidence, criminal case needs beyond-a- reasonable-doubt also different punishments. Compensatory damages: what is won in a tort case (for physical injuries, medical expenses, lost wage / benefits, emotional distress. Punitive damages: punish flagrant wrongdoers and deter future similar conduct (when defendants behavior is particularly bad) Burl and desiree mathias got bedbugs when staying in motel 6 in chicago. Filed suit against the corp that owns the chain for compensatory and punitive damages. Because they refused to act after many complaints and knowingly disregarded evidence of the problem willful and wanton conduct .