Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B Chapter 4: Chapter 4 - Intentional Torts & Torts Impacting Business.docx

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

Document Summary

Chapter 4 - intentional torts & torts impacting business. A tort has likely been committed when one person harms another, either intentionally or carelessly. harmful conduct so serious that it poses a threat to society generally is said to be criminal in nature. an act that breaches a contract may not be inherently wrong, but contractual relationship makes the violation of its terms unacceptable. * supreme court of canada placed limit of ,000 on damages to compensate for pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life y vicarious liability - imposed on employers by torts an employee commits while at work. 3 y for statement to be actionable, it must be clear that it refers to the person suing. A general negative reference to a group will not qualify. Other torts y product defamation or injurious falsehood is a tort when one person attacks the reputation of another"s product or business.