BUSI 506 – LEGAL AND ETHICAL ENVIRONMENT
FINAL EXAMINATION – 12
QUESTION 12
Sally signs a contract to roof a house for Bob. After doing his research, Bob chooses Sally based on her great reputation for being conscientious and doing good work. Bob knows little about roofing and stays away from all the noise involved. Sally provides her own tools for herself and other workers, sets her own schedule, and charges a flat rate of $10,000 to be paid when the job is completed. Sally hires Trudy, Glen, and Fred to help with the roofing. She pays them an hourly rate, supervises their work, provides them with tools and materials, and sets their schedules. Curious about what is going on there, Bob’s friend Spencer walks by the house while the roofing is being done. Glen absent-mindedly throws some old shingles off the roof and hits Spencer in the head resulting in his going to the local emergency room and receiving a couple of stitches in his scalp.
Spencer decides to sue all the roofers, Glen, Trudy, and Fred, and also Bob and Sally for his hospital expenses and for pain and suffering. What is the basis for Spencer’s suit? What would be needed to be shown for Spencer to win his suit? Of all the people sued by spencer, who, if anyone, would be liable for the injuries to Spencer? Do Trudy, Glen, Fred, Sally, or Bob have any defenses? What is the most likely result in a lawsuit against brought by Spencer? Please explain. (20 Points)
BUSI 506 – LEGAL AND ETHICAL ENVIRONMENT
FINAL EXAMINATION – 12
QUESTION 12
Sally signs a contract to roof a house for Bob. After doing his research, Bob chooses Sally based on her great reputation for being conscientious and doing good work. Bob knows little about roofing and stays away from all the noise involved. Sally provides her own tools for herself and other workers, sets her own schedule, and charges a flat rate of $10,000 to be paid when the job is completed. Sally hires Trudy, Glen, and Fred to help with the roofing. She pays them an hourly rate, supervises their work, provides them with tools and materials, and sets their schedules. Curious about what is going on there, Bob’s friend Spencer walks by the house while the roofing is being done. Glen absent-mindedly throws some old shingles off the roof and hits Spencer in the head resulting in his going to the local emergency room and receiving a couple of stitches in his scalp.
Spencer decides to sue all the roofers, Glen, Trudy, and Fred, and also Bob and Sally for his hospital expenses and for pain and suffering. What is the basis for Spencer’s suit? What would be needed to be shown for Spencer to win his suit? Of all the people sued by spencer, who, if anyone, would be liable for the injuries to Spencer? Do Trudy, Glen, Fred, Sally, or Bob have any defenses? What is the most likely result in a lawsuit against brought by Spencer? Please explain. (20 Points)