Please review the fact scenarios. Identify if there is a tort (which one) or negligence). Make sure you clearly define the legal theory you choose and fully explain if applicable using the facts.

1. - Lee and Larry are at the local bar and both have been drinking quite heavily. Larry says that the Ravens are a bunch of losers and this angers Lee. In his drunken state, Lee swings at Larry but misses and busts his fist on the wall behind John's head.

2. Trish thinks teachers are dumb. When her teacher asks her to do her homework, she shoves her teacher up against the wall dislocating the teacher's shoulder.

3. Malika Johnson went to the local WalMart to shop. She had her two daughters and a cell phone she wanted to return. Malika presented the cell phone and her receipt to the clerk. Unable to find another phone she wanted she retrieved her exchanged phone from the clerk. Malika purchased some other items and left the store. Outside she was stopped by security and was accused of stealing the phone. She offered to show her receipt, but security detained her ,called the cops, and handcuffed her in front of her daughters. Malika was held in a locked room until the police arrived. WalMart filed charges against Malika. At trial she was acquitted of all charges.

4. Three teens were driving at 2:30 AM in Woodlawn, Md. Niecey was driving, Tammy and Brenda were her passengers. Brenda was in the front seat. She suggested they hurry so they wouldn't be late for the party. Niecey began driving 40 mph in a 20 mph speed zone. Niecey hit a turn, lost control of the car, and crashed into a grove of trees. Niecey survived the crash with serious injuries but Brenda and Tammy died instantly.

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