Applying your knowledge. Read the scenario and answer the questions applying what you know from your tort
Question:
Applying your knowledge. Read the scenario and answer the questions applying what you know from your tort notes and discussion in class. Your company makes a spray product designed to remove odors from carpets, upholstery, and curtains. Your public relations department advises that a story is circulating on the internet specifically naming your product and alleging that it is toxic to house cats. According to the source of the story, an alleged veterinarian in Manitoba, hundreds of cats are reported to have died of liver and kidney failure after being exposed to the product. Your product is made mainly of water, baking soda and mild natural fragrance oils. All the ingredients have been extensively tested, and you know that the product .poses no treat whatsoever to house cats. Your own investigation reveals that the person who leaked the story is actually a disgruntled former employee who now works for a competitor.
a) Has your former employee committed a tort by starting this story? Which tort?
b) Did your former employee owe you a duty of care? Would your answer be different had he signed a non-competition clause?
c) Is your former employee’s new employer – your competition – liable for its employee’s actions?
d) What are the damages?
e) Would you request any other remedies in this case?
Valuation Measuring and managing the values of companies
ISBN: ?978-0470424704
5th edition
Authors: Mckinsey, Tim Koller, Marc Goedhart, David Wessel