Liability and Damages (UT-PC)

Billy’s Bikes sold Lloyd a bicycle that was known by Billy’s Bikes to be defective. Lloyd was injured while riding the bike. Billy’s Bikes was ordered by the court to pay Lloyd’s medical bills plus $500,000 as a punishment. The $500,000 award is for

Which is NOT true about compensatory damages?

What is another name for casualty insurance?

Leonie was negligent for a car accident that injured Lucy. Lucy sued Leonie for her $40,000 medical bill. The court determined that Leonie was responsible for the medical bill and ordered Leonie to pay $40,000 to Lucy. The $40,000 award to Lucy is for

Jessica was bitten by Tracy’s pet cougar. Tracy is held liable for Jessica’s medical bills under which type of liability?

Which is NOT true about liability insurance?

Lou is a construction worker who works for Mike’s Construction Company. While on the job, Lou drove a truck into a parked car. Mike’s Construction Company is held liable due to the legal doctrine of

Absolute liability and strict liability can both be described as what? 

Alice gets injured while jumping on her neighbor’s trampoline. The neighbor’s insurance covers Alice’s medical costs. In this scenario, what is the legal term used to describe Alice?

Sherri ran a red light and struck a car driven by Malcolm who was severely injured. The court ruled that Sherri was negligent and ordered Sherri to pay for Malcolm’s medical bills and an additional $300,000 to Malcolm for Malcolm’s pain and suffering. The award of $300,000 for pain and suffering is called