...Bugusa, Inc. Worksheet LAW/421 Version 2 1 University of Phoenix Material BUGusa, Inc., Worksheet Use the scenarios in the BUGusa, Inc., link located on the student website to answer the following questions. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc., Advertisement Has WIRETIME, Inc., committed any torts? If so, explain. In the case of WIRETIME, Inc., tort has been committed. Per the reading, “a tort is when one party has acted, or in some cases failed to act, and that action or inaction triggered a loss to be grieved by another party” (Melvin, 2011). WIRETIME, Inc., made a defamatory statement about Bugusa, Inc.’s reputation. WIRETIME, Inc., also enlisted an ad in a well-known magazine that enclosed a statement alleging BUGusa for having bad merchandise. BUGusa doubtfully will undergo reputation or loss of clients due to the negative hoarding that WIRETIME, Inc., bashed. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Janet) Has WIRETIME, Inc. committed any torts? If so, explain. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Steve and Walter) Discuss any liability BUGusa, Inc., may have for Walter’s actions. In this case, the liability BUGusa, Inc., may encounter for Walter’s actions is that he committed a tort when locking Steve inside a soundproof room and threatened him with physical harm. Keeping Steve in a soundproof room can be defined as false imprisonment. False imprisonment prohibits wrongful restraining, confining or detaining a person without that person’s consent (Penal Code 236). Criminal threatening sometimes known...
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...Phoenix Material BUGusa, Inc., Worksheet Use the scenarios in the Bugusa, Inc., link located on the student website to answer the following questions. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc., Advertisement Has WIRETIME, Inc., committed any torts? If so, explain. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Janet) Has WIRETIME, Inc. committed any torts? If so, explain. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Steve and Walter) Discuss any liability BUGusa, Inc., may have for Walter’s actions. BUGusa has liability for Walter’s actions when it comes to false imprisonment. Even though Steve was spying on BUGusa for Wiretime it does not give BUGusa the right to falsely imprison Steve. The parts of the tort that BUGusa are limited detention they are only allowed to hold Steve for a limited time and they held him for six hours. Walter also violated the coercion he forced Steve into a confession which is a violation of the tort. Scenario: BUGusa, Inc., Plant Parking Lot What defenses may be available to BUGusa, Inc.? Explain your answer. BUGusa may have a defense when it comes to the proximate tort. BUGusa had no idea that on that particular day and at that particular moment in the day the truck driver was going to get robbed. Also the company the truck driver worked for could have not sent him there now there has been an outbreak of robberies in that area. The driver also falls under the insurance of the company he works for not BUGusa so his company will...
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...Phoenix Material BUGusa, Inc., Worksheet Use the scenarios in the Bugusa, Inc., link located on the student website to answer the following questions. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc., Advertisement Has WIRETIME, Inc., committed any torts? If so, explain. After reviewing the four areas that must be met for a defamation tort, I feel that it does qualify for a tort. Defamatory statement – this was met. WIRETIME, Inc. had a statement published in a well-known magazine that can be interpreted as remarks that were meant to harm the reputation of the plaintiff. Dissemination to a third party – this was also met. The Restatements indicate this element requires the information to reach the eyes or ears of someone besides the tortfeasor and the victim. In this case, each person that purchased or even looked at the publication was subjected to the material. Specificity was met, the statement published in the magazine targeted BUGusa Inc. product. Damages can also be met if BUGusa, Inc. has lost a client or potential customer because of the information published. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Janet) Has WIRETIME, Inc. committed any torts? If so, explain. This situation qualifies for the Business Competition Tort. There was an employment contract (restrictive covenant) between Janet and BUGusa, Inc. that specified she would not go to work for a competing firm during the time period of her contract regardless of the reasons for her leaving her employment with BUGusa, Inc. WIRETIME had...
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...University of Phoenix Material BUGusa, Inc., Worksheet Use the scenarios in the Bugusa, Inc., link located on the student website to answer the following questions. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc., Advertisement Has WIRETIME, Inc., committed any torts? If so, explain. Wiretime has created the tort of trade libel. This tort is applicable due to the fact that Wiretime used BUGusa's name and product type. Next, they did it through a third party entity, the well known magazine. Finally, they showed reckless disregard for the truth in that there was no tests, research, or anything else provided to help support their claim. This defamation of character which has been set against BUGusa will help lower their reputation and even cost them customers. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Janet) Has WIRETIME, Inc. committed any torts? If so, explain. In the case of Janet, Wiretime has committed an tortious interference due to the fact that Janet showed them that she was under a non compete contract and they still offered her a 10% raise plus sign on bonus. The HR manager intentionally perused Janet knowing that it was illegal to do so for the next two years. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Steve and Walter) Discuss any liability BUGusa, Inc., may have for Walter’s actions. BUGusa is liable for Walter's actions due to the scope of employment. Walter held Steve against his will for more than six hours, creating a false imprisonment tort on Steve. Also...
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...Material BUGusa, Inc., Worksheet Use the scenarios in the Bugusa, Inc., link located on the student website to answer the following questions. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc., Advertisement Has WIRETIME, Inc., committed any torts? If so, explain. Yes, Disparagement such as belittling occurs where Wire Time makes false statements regarding the quality of goods or products electronic recording devices, that may cause loss of business to BUGusa Inc. False or fake negative reviews of a product may also constitute disparagement. BUGusa also have a Libel claim, which the harmful statement written in the magazine stating that the electronic recording devices were low quality and did not work for more than one month. This tort, formally known as defamation, is a statement communicated to a third party that harms a person business. There are two ways, which this can happen libel and slander. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Janet) Has WIRETIME, Inc. committed any torts? If so, explain. Yes, Wire Time talked Janet into breaching the contract with BUGusa with cash 10% increase and a signing bonus of 5,000; Janet and Wire Time Interfered with BUGusa Inc. contract rights generally when a meddling third party convinces Janet to breach its contract with BUGusa. However, it can happen if a meddling party prevents a company from fulfilling its contractual obligations to BUGusa. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Steve and Walter) Discuss any liability BUGusa, Inc., may have...
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...Phoenix Material BUGusa, Inc., Worksheet Use the scenarios in the Bugusa, Inc., link located on the student website to answer the following questions. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc., Advertisement Has WIRETIME, Inc., committed any torts? If so, explain. Wiretime has not committed any torts to my knowledge because Bugusa equipment was not working as it supposed to so that the company could use it as an option. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Janet) Has WIRETIME, Inc. committed any torts? If so, explain. The contractual relationship the company and Janet have that interfered with Wiretime. Nevertheless Wiretime can sue Bugusa because of them losing their employee Janet and any damages with company. Bugusa Inc has proof of the contract that was broken so Wiretime has interfered with the contract being broken Wiretime has losses to Bugusa so tort was done. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Steve and Walter) Discuss any liability BUGusa, Inc., may have for Walter’s actions. Bugusa liabilities they had with Walter actions are tort intentional of the negligence and employee of employees. Because of the actions Walters has made he must be responsible for his own action. False imprisonment was made when Steve was kept for hours and threats only made this case with Wiretime and Walter much worse. If Walter would have told the information to supervisor then the actions of Steve could have been prevented. Scenario: BUGusa, Inc., Plant Parking...
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...University of Phoenix Material BUGusa, Inc., Worksheet Use the scenarios in the Bugusa, Inc., link located on the student website to answer the following questions. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc., Advertisement Has WIRETIME, Inc., committed any torts? If so, explain. WIRETIME, Inc. (WIRETIME) has committed trade libel. WIRETIME’s advertisement satisfies the three conditions of trade libel as defined by our text (Melvin, 2011, p.212): 1. Clear and specific reference to the disparaged product. WIRETIME makes defamatory statements about a specific company [BUGusa (BUG)] as well as to the specific product that BUG manufactures (BUG’s electronic recording devices). 2. Disparaging statement made with either knowledge that the statement was false or reckless disregard for the truth. WIRETIME’s statement that BUG’s electronic recording devices are low quality and do not work reliably for longer than one month is reckless disregard for the truth. We have no proof referenced in this scenario ascertaining the truthfulness of WIRETIME’s statement, but we can demonstrate that they published this statement with malice, or reckless disregard for the truth, with the intent of making BUG’s customers believe that BUG manufactures a low quality, unreliable product, thus driving away BUG’s customers and influencing them to use WIRETIME’s product as an alternative. 3. Communicated to a third party. By advertising the disparaging statement, WIRETIME communicated to...
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...BUGusa, Inc., Worksheet Use the scenarios in the BUGusa, Inc., link located on the student website to answer the following questions. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc., Advertisement Has WIRETIME, Inc., committed any torts? If so, explain. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Janet) Has WIRETIME, Inc. committed any torts? If so, explain. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Steve and Walter) Discuss any liability BUGusa, Inc., may have for Walter’s actions. Walter’s actions are unacceptable in every way. Walter committed false imprisonment by holding Steve for 6 hours in a sound proof room and questioning him. 6 hours is very unreasonable. If Walter would have contacted the police about the matter, then holding Steve until police arrived would have been a different story. Walter also committed assault against Steve. By saying he will hurt Steve if he doesn’t tell him everything, is a criminal action. Being a security guard, maybe armed even, Im sure the threat was not taken lightly. BUGusa, Inc., is liable for Walters’s actions because it happened on company time, at BUGusa’s place of business. Also since Walter is in a supervisor roll. This falls under the term vicarious liability, which is defined as; Liability that a supervisory party (typically an employer) bears for the actionable conduct of a subordinate or associate (such as an employee). Scenario: BUGusa, Inc., Plant Parking Lot What defenses may be available to BUGusa, Inc...
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...University of Phoenix Material BUGusa, Inc., Worksheet Use the scenarios in the BUGusa, Inc., link located on the student website to answer the following questions. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc., Advertisement Has WIRETIME, Inc., committed any torts? If so, explain. WIRETIME, Inc. might have committed written defamation, alongside BUGusa, Inc. by inserting an ad in a magazine saying that the corporations had defective and low quality merchandise. BUGusa must attest to four fundamentals to confirm a case against WIRETIME. Initially, BUGusa must prove that the announcements made in the advertisement are not factual. The ad was published in a magazine, proving the distribution to a third party component. The ad precisely cited BUGusa’s recording devices, me the criteria. The last part to show that BUGusa suffered harm is because of the advertisement. A substantial decrease in sales after the printing date of the advertisement is adequate evidence to prove the final element. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Janet) Has WIRETIME, Inc. committed any torts? If so, explain. In the situation between Janet and WIRETIME, Inc., Janet was called by the Human Resource manager for WIRETIME, Inc. and requested if she would come into work for them unknowing there is a contract between Janet and BUGusa, Inc. This contract states she is not permitted to be employed by any of BUGusa's competitors for the extent of the 2-year contract. Once she gave the manager a copy of the agreement...
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...University of Phoenix Material BUGusa, Inc., Worksheet Use the scenarios in the Bugusa, Inc., link located on the student website to answer the following questions. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc., Advertisement Has WIRETIME, Inc., committed any torts? If so, explain. Defamation was carried out in this scenario, it was a tort and it was intentional. In the defamation that is shown within, there are 4 total factors shown, defamation only has 4 factors. Wiretime unleashed to a third party a declaration in a defamatory way. There were a lot of specifics involved in the declaration making for this one organization to be pointed out by what was said. Harm was in fact done to the clients of BugUSA. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Janet) Has WIRETIME, Inc. committed any torts? If so, explain. There was in fact a interference of tort in this particular case with a relationship tort that was most current and contractual. Janet was prompted to get out of the agreement currently with BugUSA by WIRETIME. This particular agreement was understood by WIRETIME and they had actually seen the agreement. Losses definitely arose since Janet's now open spot needed a trainee, as well as the agreement being meddled with. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Steve and Walter) Discuss any liability BUGusa, Inc., may have for Walter’s actions. BUGusa could face false imprisonment torte from Walter’s actions. False imprisonment is defined as “intentional infliction of a confinement upon another party”...
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...of Phoenix Material BUGusa, Inc., Worksheet Use the scenarios in the Bugusa, Inc., link located on the student website to answer the following questions. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc., Advertisement Has WIRETIME, Inc., committed any torts? If so, explain. WIRETIME Inc has committed a Tort against BUGusa, assuming there is not data to support its claim. In the example given WIRETIME, Inc published in a magazine seemingly false claim about product quality and reliability. This advertising action qualifies as Defamation if BUGusa can prove loss of business and revenue over the comments. According to The Legal Environment of Business (pg.209) if the above conditions are true then the actions of WIRETIME, Inc meet the four elements in order to recover for a defamation action. Defamatory statement - This would be a statement from WIRETIME, Inc that BUGusa’s product is unreliable after one month (WIRETIME advertisement). Dissemination to a third party - This action is satisfied by WIRETIME, Inc. publishing their comments in an industry magazine. Specificity - If the claims are unfounded by WIRETIME, Inc, then this element is satisfied. Lastly if BUGusa can prove loss of business as a result of WIRETIME's advertising then the "Damages" element is satisfied. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Janet) Has WIRETIME, Inc. committed any torts? If so, explain. I believe that WIRETIME, Inc. has not committed a tort. Janet had a two-year contract with BUGusa, Inc. and took a contract to...
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...University of Phoenix Material TEAM A BUGusa, Inc., Worksheet Use the scenarios in the Bugusa, Inc., link located on the student website to answer the following questions. 1. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc., Advertisement Has WIRETIME, Inc., committed any torts? If so, explain. WIRETIME Inc. has committed a tort known as Defamation. A defamatory statement was made toward BUGusa, Inc. attacking their reputation and honesty. When WIRETIME, Inc placed the ad containing statements that BUGusa, Inc’s electronic recording devices were low quality and did not work longer than a month’s period, it created harm to BUGusa clients. For this reason, WIRETIME, Inc created a tort by imposing false statements. 2. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Janet) Has WIRETIME, Inc. committed any torts? If so, explain. In the scenario of WIRETIME, Inc and Janet, WIRETIME has carried out a Tort known as, Current Contractual Relationship Tort. WIRETIME talked Janet into breaking her current agreement with BUGSusa for their job by offering more money and a sign on bonus. WIRETIME had a clear understanding of the agreement Janet held with BUGSusa because they saw the contract. They definitely interfered with the agreement. For this reason, WIRETIME, Inc created a tort by inducing Janet to break her existing contract. 3. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Steve and Walter) Discuss any liability BUGusa, Inc., may have for Walter’s actions. BUGusa, Inc. would be in violation of the tort false imprisonment...
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...Material BUGusa, Inc., Worksheet Use the scenarios in the Bugusa, Inc., link located on the student website to answer the following questions. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc., Advertisement Has WIRETIME, Inc., committed any torts? If so, explain. WIRETIME, Inc. places an ad in a magazine stating that BUGusa devices were low quality and did not work for more than a month. The tort is defamation. Defamation occurs when one party makes a false statement about another. A third party heard or read the statement must be about a particular party, and damages such as loss of business result of the statement. WIRETIME stated a false statement about the product only lasting a month and that they were low quality in order to make their product more desirable. It is libel defamation since it was in written in a magazine. It is specific since is targets BUGusa, Inc. product, and there is damages for loss of revenue from the statement. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Janet) Has WIRETIME, Inc. committed any torts? If so, explain. Janet has a two year contact with BUGusa, Inc. that if she gets fired or quits from BUGusa she is not allowed to work for a competitor. Janet informs WIRETIME that she has a contract and WIRETIME offers Janet 10% increase over her current pay and also gives her a $5000 signing bonus to come to work for them. The tort is contract interference which falls under business competition torts. This is a breach of contract since Janet has a contract with BUGusa, Inc. and...
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...LAW/421 Version 1 Contemporary Business Law Click Here To Download Week One: Introduction to Law Participation Participate in class discussions and respond to weekly discussion questions. DQs due days 2, 4 and 5 7 Individual Role and Functions of Law Paper Resource: Case Brief Cipollone v. Liggett Group, Inc., et al. in Ch. 2, section 2-6, “Commerce Powers,” of the text Write a 700- to 1,050-word paper in which you define the functions and role of law in business and society. The Cipollone case merely illustrates some of the functions and roles of law in business; your paper should not be a discussion of that case. You can cite to that case only as needed to exemplify some point you are making. Discuss the functions and role of law in your past or present job or industry. What is the most important Constitutional provision to business law? Properly cite at least two references from two different sources. Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines. Day 7 11 Individual Bio Post your bio in the body of a message in the chat room. Week Two: Torts Participation Participate in class discussion and respond to weekly discussion questions. DQs due days 2, 4 and 5 7 Individual Addressing International Legal and Ethical Issues Simulation Summary Complete the Addressing International Legal and Ethical Issues simulation located on the student website. Write a 350-word summary. In your paper, answer the following...
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...University of Phoenix Material BUGusa, Inc., Worksheet Use the scenarios in the Bugusa, Inc., link located on the student website to answer the following questions. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc., Advertisement Has WIRETIME, Inc., committed any torts? If so, explain. WIRETIME placed an ad that had false statement stating BUGUSA used low quality devices and were unreliable for over a month. WIRETIME committed Trade Libel. A tort used to sue where a competitor has made a false statement that disparaged a competing product. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Janet) Has WIRETIME, Inc. committed any torts? If so, explain. WIRETIME lured BUGUSA employee Janet by offering her a 10% pay raise and $5,000.00 to break her two year contract with BUGUSA therefore committing a Business Competition Tort. WIRETIME committed a Business Competition Tort known as Tortious Interference with Existing Contractual Relationship. When one party induces another party to break an existing contract with another party, the inducing party may be liable for any damages suffered by the innocent party as a result of breaking the contract. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Steve and Walter) Discuss any liability BUGusa, Inc., may have for Walter’s actions. Walter learns that Steve is a spy for WIRETIME and detains him in a soundproof room for 6 hours while interrogating him on what information he gave to WIRETIME. Walter used Coercion by threatening to do bodily harm if he doesn’t confess. ...
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