Cain was riding on the Washington D.C. metro train. Cain was recovering from a serious car accident and had significant back injuries. These injuries left Cain unable to sit, so he took a standing position on the metro train, holding a hand rail. The metro train was virtually empty, but Jack also stood next to Cain holding the handrail. Without warning, the metro train came to a quick stop. Jack fell into Cain, causing him to suffer further injury to his back. Can Cain recover from Jack based on a claim of Battery? Explain how.

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In legal terms a claim of battery typically requires intentional harmful or offensive contact with another person In the scenario you described it see... View the full answer