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Assignment: Slip & Fall Lawsuit Strategy Memorandum
You are a junior associate at a law firm that is representing Jane Doe in a civil lawsuit. Jane was injured when she slipped and fell in a grocery store called Food Mart. After conducting initial interviews and research, the lead partner asks you to write a detailed memorandum analyzing Jane's case and advising on the best legal strategy.
The memorandum should address the following in detail:
1. What legal cause(s) of action can Jane bring against Food Mart based on the facts of the incident? Discuss the elements that need to be proven for each potential cause of action.
2. What defenses could Food Mart raise? Analyze any possible affirmative defenses based on the information known.
3. Should Jane sue the manager of the Food Mart store individually as a defendant in addition to the corporate entity? Explain the legal rationale for your conclusion.
4. What kinds of damages are recoverable if Jane proves her case? Discuss each category of damages and the facts supporting those damages.
5. Describe the procedural process if this lawsuit goes to trial. Explain the stages of a trial and how you would present Jane's case.
6. Advise on the best strategy for resolving Jane's case, whether through settlement negotiations or bringing the case to trial. What are the pros and cons of each approach?