Reference no: EM133557049

Case Scenario: A Teacher's Aid is trying to calm an agitated student in your classroom when the student suddenly turns over his desk, throws a book and strikes back at the Aid in a fit of anger. In an attempt to restore order, you pick up the book, raise it above your head and slam it down on the desk in front of the child to get his attention. You then grab the student by the arm and lead him to the "time-out" area. The student struggles, curses, and screams that you are a child abuser and that his parents will sue. That evening, at the Parent/Teacher Association meeting, you casually describe the incident to several parents, remarking how unprofessional and inept the Aid was in resolving the situation. The next day the principal calls you and tells you that a policeman is at school to take a statement from you regarding a possible incident of child abuse.

Questions:

1. Is there a possible tort law liability? Why? (List as many issues with the above scenario)

2. What are the three areas that Tort Law covers? Please list AND explain.

3. Define defamation (not in your slides).

4. Define Assault and Battery (not in your slides).

5. Define (in education settings) "false imprisonment" (not in your slides)