Tort Reading-Liebeck vs. McDonalds

Who is the plaintiff in this case? Who is the defendant in this case?

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Understanding

What, if anything, did the defendant do wrong? What, if anything, did the plaintiff do wrong?

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Analyzing

Did the defendant cause the plaintiff harm on purpose? Did the defendant's conduct in some way cause the harm suffered by the plaintiff?

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Analyzing

What duty of care, if any, did the defendant have toward its customers? Did the defendant uphold or breach that duty? Explain your answers.

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Evaluating

Do you agree or disagree with the outcome of this trial? Give the reasons for your answers.

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Evaluating

What are the arguments for and against the award of punitive damages in a case like this one?

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Evaluating