The case you are using is the Robert Courtney case. Here is one link but there are several others you can use: http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-54775380.html#mlt.
The analysis will be divided into five parts, one part for each module. The framework for the Session Long Project and for generally conducting the case study:
- Module 1 - Criminal Law/Contract Law
- Module 2 - Tort Law
- Module 3 - Vicarious Liability
- Module 4 - Role of Allied Healthcare Professionals
- Module 5 - Patient Consent/Patient Rights and Responsibilities/End of Life
MODULE 2 ASSIGNMENT:
For this Module you will need to complete the following tasks. This section will be added to the end of your Module 1 submission.
1. Identify and discuss the legal concept of tort.
2. Based upon your research and assessment of the case, is there sufficient evidence to suggest this was an intentional tort? Explain why or why not?
3. Who was impacted by his actions?
4. Where there any lawsuits filed as a result of his actions?
Assignment Expectations
References: At least two references should be included from academic sources (e.g. peer-reviewed journal articles). Required readings are included. As much as possible use your own words and build on the ideas of others. When material is copied verbatim from external sources, it MUST be enclosed in quotes. The references should be cited within the text and also listed at the end of the assignment in the References section (preferably in APA format).
Organization: Subheadings should be used to organize your paper according to question
Format: APA format is recommended (but not required) for this assignment. See Syllabus page for more information on APA format.
Grammar and Spelling: While no points are deducted, assignments are expected to adhere to standards guidelines of grammar, spelling, punctuation, and sentence syntax. Points may be deducted if grammar and spelling impact clarity.