BLAW 639                                                                                                     FALL 2018

Assignment No 1.

Q1.            Kim went to Ling’s Market to pick up a few items for dinner.  It was a rainy, windy day, and the wind had blown water through the entrance to Ling’s Market each time the door was opened.  As Kim entered through the door, she slipped and fell in the approximately one-half inch of rainwater that had accumulated on the floor. The manager knew of the weather conditions but had not posted any sign to warn customers of the water hazard.  Kim injured her back as a result of the fall and sued Ling’s for damages.  Can Ling’s be held liable for negligence in this situation? Discuss.

Q2.            While driving under the influence of alcohol, Joe runs off the road and wrecks his car.  As the car turns over, the protruding door latch hits the ground and the door flies open.  Joe who is not wearing his seat belt is thrown from the car and is badly hurt.  Joe sues the car manufacturer, asserting that the door latch was defectively designed.  Discuss the legal issues raised by these facts.

Do both Case problems according to the case analysis method provided at the beginning of the Assignment’s Page.  Follow the directions given therein, strictly.  Submit assignment to [email protected].  Do not submit any assignment via D2L.  Both of these case studies can be done in 2 pages.  See Sample assignment!

Due Date:       September 21^st 2018 at Midnight