Reider v. Louisiana 897 So.2d 893, 2005 WL 545142 (La., 2005)

1. What tort theory did the plaintiff use to establish liability? What doctrine was applied to establish the duty owed by the university?

2. What defense is being argued by the university? What facts can the university use to support this defense? What facts are used by the plaintiff to counter the defense's claim? Who was successful?

3. The court provides a breakdown of the damages awarded by the jury in this case. Classify each damage award as either general or special damages. Explain how you made your characterizations. How would a plaintiff attempt to prove each type? Did the appellate court agree with the damage amounts? Is that the critical question posed to the court about damages?

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