the scenarios given below, explain the best solution to each. Include comments related to any ethical issues that arise. Support your responses with appropriate cases, laws and other relevant examples by using at least one scholarly source.

Scenario ITorts and Product Liability

On his way home from work, Andy Earl stopped at Mad Beach Pub. After leaving the pub, Earl drove his car into a house at a speed of approximately 30 miles per hour. When the car struck the house, the passenger compartment collapsed and Earl was seriously injured. His blood alcohol content was 0.08%. The investigation also discovered that he had been texting at the time of the accident.Earl brought a strict product liability action against the car manufacturer on the grounds that the car was not crashworthy. He also filed suit against the pub for selling him the alcohol.

• Summarize the statutes from your state related to driving under the influence (DUI) and texting while driving.
• Provide the arguments that each party (Earl, the car manufacturer, and the pub) will make at trial.
• Explain how the court should rule. Provide support for your decision.

Scenario IIEmployment

Little Rock Catering, located in western Arkansas, provides food for special events and wedding consulting services. The business is privately owned and has seven employees. Sam, a 45-year-old lesbian, applied for the position of event services coordinator and was denied the position. Sam was highly qualified, with 10 years of experience in event planning. Mary Beth, a 21-year-old recent college graduate and member of the owner's church, was hired.

Research the state laws on nondiscrimination in Arkansas and your state.

• On the basis of Arkansas state law and federal law, what is the probable outcome of a lawsuit based on sexual orientation discrimination?
• On the basis of Arkansas state law and federal law, what is the probable outcome of a lawsuit based on age discrimination?
• Would the outcome of a lawsuit based on sexual orientation discrimination be different if the catering company was located in your state?