Application Activity #$13$ Chapters $32$ and $33$

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Chapter $32$ This leads us up to our last major assignment!

$1.$ What are your thoughts on the title question in the $$Ethics Today$$ section on page $606?$ Also, answer the Critical Thinking question at the end of the information.

Thoughts:

CT:

$2.$ I contact a local independent insurance agent and make an appointment to discuss insurance options. We discuss various coverages for a long time, but I do not purchase a policy. They called me a week later, and I told them I bought from someone else. They are furious and believe they missed a commission they should have had due to the time we spent together. Were they my agent? Explain.

$3.$ Answer the Critical Thinking questions following the case of Riedel v$.$ Akron General Health System on pages $608$ and $609.$

Legal Environment:

What if the Facts Were Different?:

$4.$ Chelsea owns some investment property in Killeen that she contracts with Best Realty to manage on her behalf. One month, she doesn$$t get the rent deposited in her account like she usually does and calls Best. Chelsea finds out that the tenant moved out because Best failed to repair a condition that would materially affect the tenant$$s health and safety as permitted by Texas law. Chelsea is furious. Does she have any basis for holding Best accountable? Explain.

$5.$ Though I didn$$t want to do it$,$ I volunteered to serve on the Board of my neighborhood property owner$$s association. I$$m elected as the VP$,$ with my primary responsibility being covenant enforcement. I notice that one property has cows, which is a violation of our covenants, and I begin the process of assessing a fine. The property owner is furious, saying that this is America, and he can do what he wants. He then proceeds to sue me individually for harassment. I wasn$$t expecting to be sued when I signed up for this. Will I be stuck with the legal bills assuming I followed our procedures? Explain.

Chapter $33$

$6.$ I go into Target to return some awful wedding gifts. The person at the customer service counter takes all of my returns and gives me a cash refund. I got a call that night from the store manager saying that the person was not authorized to return me cash, but instead could only provide a store credit and wanted me to return the $$500$ for a gift card. Do you have to return it Explain using Chapter $33$ principles.

$7.$ Jerry works as an agent for a wealthy local businessman to buy real estate. It$$s obvious that Jerry is working on someone$$s behalf, but no one knows who he really works for. What is this type of situation called? If Jerry bought a piece of real estate for the businessmen, could he get stuck owing the full sum? Explain. Would it change the situation if Jerry found a great deal and bought a new Ferrari for the guy instead of believing he would want it$?$ Explain briefly.

$8.$ While returning from making deliveries in the company van, I exit the highway to grab a soda at the local convenience store. Unfortunately, I get distracted and rear$-$end a vehicle waiting to turn, causing extensive damage. Who may be financially liable for the accident, just me$,$ just the company, or both? Explain. Would it matter from a liability standpoint if I was allowed to use the van as a personal vehicle and had an accident on the way to my son$$s soccer practice?

$9.$ When I make it big, I hire an agent to book appearances on my behalf and sign an exclusive four$-$year contract. Two years into the deal, I$$m approached by Mr$.$ Big, the most famous agent in the world, who says he would like to represent me$.$ Thinking I can make even more money, I inform my current agent that I$$m firing him, and Mr$.$ Big is my new agent. Is there legal recourse here, or is representation always a personal choice? Explain.

$10.$ Kevin works as a product stocker at the local Home Depot. He spots a shoplifter and tries to get him to stop, but the thief runs. Kevin catches up to him and beats him up before the police arrive. If the shoplifter sues, will Home Depot be liable? Explain why$/$why not.