Case study: Dole Food Co. v. Patrickson

This case is complex and involves a large multi-national corporation and foreign workers. Although the case is from 1997, the ramifications of the final decision can still affect corporations today. Address the following in a paper:

1. Is a corporation's instrumentality status defined as of the time of an alleged tort or other actionable wrong?

2. Identify the shared responsibilities of the corporation and employees. What are the steps taken to resolve this matter and avoid future ones?

3. What does the Court conclude in this case and why?

4. Your thoughts on the case, its impact and results.