Purdue PA165 2019 December Unit 4 Discussion Latest

PA165 Introduction to Torts

Unit 4 Discussion

For Discussion Board requirements, refer to your course Syllabus or to the Discussion Board Rubric, posted under Grading Rubrics.

Topic 1: Is This Negligence?

Read the following article.

Moinske, B. (2005). Literally speaking - with Bob Mionske. Velo News. Retrieved from http://velonews.competitor.com/2005/10/news/legally-speaking-with-bob-mionske-the-perfect-stone_9003

After reviewing the fact pattern and the negligence analysis, explain whether you believe that a claim for negligence would be successful in the scenario involving the bicyclist.

If you were representing the respondent in this action, what points would you want to further explore in representing your client and why? To support your position, provide examples of claims that you believe would be successful under negligence and the legal analysis to support your conclusions.

Topic 2: Negligence in Action

Read the case of Sampson v. Zimmerman (502 N.W.2d 846) on pages 42-44 of your text. After reading the case, explain:

A summary of the claim brought by the plaintiff (what was the plaintiff suing for)

Your thoughts on the outcome of the case

If you were a juror in this case, would you have decided the case the same way? Why or why not?

What is the plaintiff’s most difficult proof problem in the negligence claim?