assignment should be 400 words.
BUSINESS LAW ; W2 DISCUSSION TEMPLATE BUSINESS LAW ; W2 DISCUSSION Use in-text citations and a Reference List in APA format to cite the course resource(s) used - an in-text citation cannot exist without a corresponding Reference List, and a Reference List cannot exist without a corresponding in-text citation. Write in-depth, comprehensive responses that promote further discussion beyond merely agreeing/disagreeing Tips for Formatting and Structuring Parts 1 and 2: • Write in complete sentences in paragraph format. • Use in-text citations citing to relevant assignment materials. • Double-space; 12-point Arial or Times Roman font. • Introductory Sentence: Begin with an introductory sentence or very brief paragraph that states your conclusion to the questions asked. • Concluding Sentence: End the discussion with a concluding sentence or a very brief paragraph that summarizes your conclusion/what you discussed. • Support Arguments and Positions: Part 1: Background/Facts: During a meeting with Winnie and Ralph, the Viral ("Clean") owners, and you, the owners asked several questions about their potential liability for on-the-job accidents resulting in injuries to employees. They particularly need an explanation about Maryland's workers' compensation law. Winnie and Ralph asked you to respond to the following situation. Clean secures a contract with the State of Maryland to be part of the distribution chain for PPE items. Negotiations for the contract and conversations about the contract stressed that "speed is of the essence," especially in the critical transfer points like the warehouses and substations. Clean hired Maryland Helpers, a licensed and insured provider of manual laborers to assist with the movement of PPE items and loading of delivery vehicles at both the warehouse and several distribution centers. On Friday afternoon, one of the Clean supervisors was assisting with the loading of masks and respirators when the strappings on the pallet broke, and several respirators fell. The supervisor, Thomas Benson, suffered several broken bones in his foot that would require surgery and several weeks of physical therapy over approximately eight weeks of absence from work. One of the contract employees, Sarah Carter, severely sprained her ankle to get out of the way. She received several x-rays and stayed overnight at the hospital for observation. The treating physician said Sarah should attend physical therapy for four weeks but should otherwise reframe from walking (including work) for at least two weeks. 1. Analyze whether Thomas can recover his medical expenses under Maryland's workers' compensation law. 2. Analyze whether Sarah can recover her medical expenses under Maryland's workers' compensation law. BUSINESS LAW Week Two Learning Activity TEMPLATE Week Two Learning Activity General Instructions for Learning Activities • Read/watch all assigned materials listed for the week in the Course Content • Cite to assigned materials in all responses in Learning Activities • Use only assigned materials to complete Learning Activities; do not use the internet unless otherwise instructed • Include in-text citations and a Reference List for in-text citations • Write in correct, complete sentences, in paragraph format unless otherwise instructed • Submit Learning Activities to Assignment Folder Tips for Formatting and Structuring Analysis: • Write in complete sentences in paragraph format. • Use in-text citations citing to relevant assignment materials. • Double-space; 12-point Arial or Times Roman font. • Introductory Sentence: Begin with an introductory sentence or very brief paragraph that states your conclusion to the questions asked. • Concluding Sentence: End the discussion with a concluding sentence or a very brief paragraph that summarizes your conclusion/what you discussed. • Support Arguments and Positions: Please refer to the module in Content, "How to Support Arguments and Positions". Background: With some understanding of the legal system, the Viral Clean ("Clean") owners can now focus on examining specific areas of law that create potential risks and liabilities for their business. The group knows from their business experience that companies face severe and costly risks and legal liabilities from tort law. Unintentional harm resulting from accidents, such as negligence, can result in costly litigation. The Clean owners are concerned about the possible accidents resulting in injuries to their employees that could occur during cleaning clients' properties. Winnie and Ralph have given you the responsibility of analyzing and summarizing potential negligence claims and liability that Clean might face in its business operations. You decide to analyze a hypothetical fact scenario to present to the Clean owners to help explain Clean's potential negligence liability for accidents occurring on clients' property during cleaning. The analysis will be presented at the next meeting with Clean's owners and TLG. Your analysis will address only the tort of negligence. Background Facts You Need To Know: Jack, a Clean employee, was assigned to clean and disinfect Client A's office building. Jack's first task was to vacuum the floors in a wide hallway. Jack plugged Clean's commercial vacuum cleaner into the hallway outlet with an extra-long electrical cord and began vacuuming. Before vacuuming, Jack checked to ensure the hallway was clear of obstacles and people walking. After checking the hall, he placed the cord to the side of the hallway out of the path of his pushing the vacuum. After vacuuming for a few minutes, Jack stepped to the side to turn the vacuum and tripped over two boxes placed in the hallway by Client A's employee before Jack began vacuuming. While Jack checked the hall before vacuuming, he did not notice the boxes had been placed in the hall. Jack fell, broke his ankle, and was taken to the hospital ER via ambulance. A cast was applied after determining that the ankle did not need surgery. Jack missed three weeks of work because of the injury. Instructions Report You Need To Prepare: You must prepare a report addressed to Winnie and Ralph. Winnie and Ralph will use the report in discussion with the Clean owners. The report must address each of the following points: 1. Analyze whether Jack has a negligence claim against Client A. 2. Identify any potential defenses Client A may raise in response to Jack's negligence claim. The analysis must explain why the defense may be raised. 3. Given the negligence claim and the potential defenses, conclude whether Jack or Client A should prevail in the lawsuit. You must weigh the strength of Jack’s negligence claim against the strength of Client A’s defenses. REPORT TO: Winnie James, Ralph Anders FROM: (your name) DATE: RE: Clean Negligence Risks and Liabilities 1. 2. 3.