Business Question

Introduction

In this assignment, you will choose from one of the three provided scenarios and write a 1–2 page paper. You must fully answer the questions that follow your chosen scenario. You are required to use and cite at least one quality source following the Strayer Writing Standards.

Instructions

Step 1: Download the

Week 5 Assignment Template [DOCX]

Download Week 5 Assignment Template [DOCX]

.

Step 2:Choose one scenario from the three listed in the template and complete your paper.

• Include your name.
• Identify which scenario you chose to write about.
• In 1–2 pages, answer both questions associated with your chosen scenario.
• Be sure to cite at least one quality source and include a reference page. Your citation and reference page must follow the Strayer Writing Standards.
• Academic sources, also called scholarly sources, may be books, journal articles, and published expert reports. Academic sources have been peer-reviewed, which means they were evaluated by experts on that topic.
• Your reference page does not count toward the required number of pages.

Step 3:Upload your completed Word document template via the submission link.

This course requires the use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). The library is your home for SWS assistance, including citations and formatting. Please refer to the

Library site

for all supports. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

In addition to your textbook, you have access to

Nexis Uni

through the

Strayer University Library

. Please take advantage of this excellent legal resource!

The specific course learning outcome associated with this assignment is:

LEG100 – Business Law I
Week 5 Assignment – Tort Claims and Dispute Resolution
Name: Click or tap here to enter text.
Professor Name: Click or tap here to enter text.
Date: Click or tap here to enter text.
Scenario Choice: # Click or tap to enter choice.
Scenarios
Scenario Choice #1
Brenda’s Bakery is one of the most popular spots in town. Billy owns a bakery across the street,
and he’s jealous of Brenda’s success. To help his business, Billy begins telling his customers that
Brenda is dishonest and unethical. Billy even puts a sign in his front window warning potential
customers not to shop at Brenda’s Bakery because of her deceitful and unethical practices.
Brenda is upset when she finds out what Billy has been doing. Brenda has always been honest
and ethical with her customers, and now her business is suffering because of Billy’s lies. Brenda
decides that something must be done about this situation.
Answer both of these questions in your paper:
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Discuss the possible tort claim Brenda might have against Billy. Be sure to include the
elements of the tort and relate those elements to the scenario.
If Brenda decides to pursue a claim against Billy, should she consider a lawsuit,
mediation, or arbitration? Be sure to explain why your choice is the best option.
Scenario Choice #2
Carter is in a hurry and stops by a coffee shop for a drink. The store is out of his favorite brand
of coffee, so Carter decides to go elsewhere. Suddenly, an employee stops Carter and accuses
him of stealing a bag of coffee beans. The employee escorts Carter to a small room in the back
of the store and tells Carter that if he attempts to leave, he will be arrested and sent to jail.
Carter waits for over an hour before the manager tells him that he is free to go.
Answer both of these questions in your paper:
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Discuss the possible tort claim Carter might have against the coffee shop. Be sure to
include the elements of the tort and relate those elements to the scenario.
LEG100 – Business Law I
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If Carter decides to pursue a claim against the coffee shop, should he consider a lawsuit,
mediation, or arbitration? Be sure to explain why your choice is the best option.
Scenario Choice #3
Mandy is Toby’s boss. Every day, Mandy flirts with and harasses Toby in front of their coworkers. She makes inappropriate comments to Toby and about him behind his back. Toby is so
embarrassed by Mandy’s actions that he has developed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Answer both of these questions in your paper:
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Discuss the possible tort claim Toby might have against Mandy. Be sure to include the
elements of the tort and relate those elements to the scenario.
If Toby decides to pursue a claim against Mandy, should he consider a lawsuit,
mediation, or arbitration? Be sure to explain why your choice is the best option.
[Write 1-2 pages, fully answering both questions from your chosen scenario, here.]
LEG100 – Business Law I
References
[Include citations for the sources you used here. You must use at least one quality source for
this paper.]