Roberta works in the logistics department at Cobalt Industries, Inc., an industrial supply company. Roberta and her coworker, Triana, have had personality conflicts over the years, and those conflicts have resulted in Roberta detesting Triana. Last month, during a meeting with Sergio, the logistics department supervisor, Roberta falsely accused Triana of stealing office supplies. Roberta had no basis for this accusation, aside from the fact that she wanted Triana gone from the company. Based on Roberta’s accusation, Sergio fired Triana. Triana now plans to sue Roberta in civil court. Which of the following is true regarding whether Roberta has committed a tort against Triana?

Dr. Cordora is Theo’s dentist. Early on a Monday morning, Theo reports to Dr. Cordora’s office to undergo a necessary dental procedure. Although Dr. Cordora knows Theo is on anticoagulants (blood thinners) and that patients on anticoagulants have a higher risk associated with the procedure Theo is about to undergo, Dr. Cordora fails to warn Theo of this risk. Theo experiences near-fatal bleeding due to the procedure. He sues Dr. Cordora for malpractice, but Dr. Cordora defends by claiming he was unaware of any duty to warn patients on anticoagulants of the heightened risk associate with the procedure. Will Dr. Cordora likely be successful in asserting this defense?

Suppose an online advertisement states: “First come first served, two new BMX bikes, $150 each. Doors open at 10:00 a.m.” Is this advertisement a valid offer?

Legal cause is also known as __________.

Tindra promises to clean Jordan’s pool this summer in return for Jordan’s promise to allow Tindra to swim in his pool any time she wishes this summer. This is an example of a(n) __________ contract.

Which of the following is true regarding whether courts consider adequacy of consideration in determining whether to enforce a contract?

Which of the following refers to land and everything permanently attached to it?

Which of the following occurs when the defendant takes an action knowing certain consequences are likely to result?

When all products of a particular design are defective and dangerous, the products have a(n) __________ defect.

How are torts classified in the United States?