Reference no: EM133388738

Questions

1. Jacob was involved in a car accident, was seriously hurt, and was lying unconscious in the middle of a busy street. Tom placed Jacob into his truck and drove him to the emergency hospital. During the short trip to the hospital, there was a moment when Tom lost his focus, and drove his truck into the side of another car. This resulted in aggravating Jacob's injuries. Is Tom liable to Jacob? Please discuss.

2. A U.S. military regulation requires a medical doctor to be present during any flight into a battle area. Air Supply Services, a private company, operating in a support of American military forces, left for a battle zone in Iraq without the required medical doctor on board. During the flight, the co-pilot suffered a massive heart attack and was dead within four seconds, before any medical care could be given. Is Air Supply Services liable to the family of the co-pilot? Please discuss.

3. William, a waiter, was asked by his supervisor to move several cartons of Pepsi Cola from the supply room to the main refrigerator of the café. While doing so in a careful manner, a bottle exploded, and caused serious injuries to William's eyes and hand

The cartons of colas had been stored in the supply room for three days following delivery. All the bottles had been inspected and tested by Pepsi before delivery.

Since William is unable to show any act of overt negligence on the part of Pepsi, he would like to use the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur. Will he succeed? Please discuss.