MANGMT 3540 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: False Imprisonment, Castle Doctrine, Punitive Damages
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Reckless disregard for potential harm is also usually enough to prove intent for the purpose of intentional torts. There is a theory (nonfeasance) that i should not have to take risk or trouble to rescue someone unless there is a relational, contractual, or employment duty to rescue that person. Intentional torts expose tortfeasors, and sometimes the business that employs them, to a high degree of liability for punitive damages. Intentional act causing expectation of injury to another person or an immediate expectation of offensive contact with another person. Three elements for a valid cause of action: plaintiff must prove required intent (reckless disregard is enough to qualify as intent, plaintiff must prove an outward act. Must be some outward movement creating immediate expectation of danger: plaintiff must prove the required result. Must prove that he or she suffered an immediate expectation of injury or offensive contact. An intentional act causing another person injury or offensive contact.
