Reference no: EM133304830

STEP 1 - Watch this video.

Watch this short documentary, which gives the facts of the actual case. I recommend that you read Step 2 below beforewatching the video to get an idea of what you should be looking for while learning about this case.

How Hot Coffee Landed McDonald's in Hot Water | Retro Report

STEP 2 - Analyze this negligence case.

After watching the video, break down the elements of negligence for this case to show why McDonald's was found to be negligent.

Submit responses to the following questions. Each answer should be at least one (1) complete sentence (i.e., simple "yes/no" responses are not acceptable):

1. DUTY OF CARE -  Question: What was McDonald's duty of care in this case?
2. BREACH OF DUTY OF CARE -  Question: How did McDonald's breach its duty of care?
3. FACTUAL CAUSE - Use the "but for" test to determine if McDonald's breach was the actual cause of Liebeck's injury.
4. SCOPE OF LIABILITY - Question: Was Liebeck's injury within the scope of liability?
5. HARM -  Question:What were the injuries that resulted from McDonald's breach of duty of care?
6. DEFENSE - Question: What defense did McDonald's use?
7. PUNITIVE DAMAGES - Question: Why did the jury award punitive damages?