Do the following problems and for each state in separate paragraphs: a) a summary of the facts, b) the legal issues involved, c) your analysis of the case and d) your conclusion.
Pg. 88, problems 4–1 and 4-2
#4-1: Liability to Business Invitees
Kim went to Ling’s Market to pick up a few items for dinner. It was a stormy day, and the wind had blown water through the market’s door each time it opened. As Kim entered through the door, she slipped and fell in the 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? Discuss.
#4-2: Negligence
Shannon’s physician gives her some pain medication and tells her not to drive after taking it because the medication induces drowsiness. In spite of the doctor’s warning, Shannon decides to drive to the store while on the medication. Owing to her lack of alertness, she fails to stop at a traffic light and crashes into another vehicle, causing a passenger in that vehicle to be injured. Is Shannon liable for the tort of negligence?
