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Tort Law
Bobby and Rachel were playing basketball on the school playground with a brand new backboard and rim built and
installed by ACE Sports. When Bobby, with a boost from Rachel, tried to slam dunk the ball, he injured his wrists
cutting them on the rim which had small pieces of metal sticking out from it.
There were no teachers or supervisors on school grounds at the time and the cuts were so severe that Rachel could
not wait to call for help and was forced to take Bobby to the hospital on her bike. When they arrived at City
General hospital, Bobby was immediately seen by a nurse who wrapped two large towels onto Bobby’s wrists. Nurse
Williams told Bobby to put pressure on the cuts while she tried to get a hold of his parents. Bobby was then
directed to wait in the waiting room while his mother was contacted for insurance information for payment and
consent. Bobby’s mother was reached 75 minutes later. Because of lack of insurance Bobby was transferred to a
local county facility for treatment.
Once seen by the county emergency room physician, Bobby was referred to Dr. Andrews for immediate surgery. Dr.
Andrews determined that due to delays and extent of injuries Bobby’s right hand/wrist would need to be amputated.
The surgeon made all arrangements and the surgery was completed 3 hours later. When Bobby awoke with mother at
his side, he was told that the left wrist was amputated in error and that he would require additional surgery to
amputate the right wrist.
As a result of the circumstances in the hospital Bobby was left with both hands/wrists amputated.
Using the background materials as a foundation, research other sources and prepare your response to the following
questions:
Evaluate and discuss the potential liability (negligence or other torts) of the various parties in the scenario
involving but not limited to Bobby, ACE Sports, the nurse, the surgeon and City General. (Avoid simply restating
the facts/scenario. Incorporate them into your discussion.)
Be sure to discuss the elements of negligence as they apply to each party separately, and also discuss the
application of EMTALA.
Define comparative negligence and discuss its application to the analysis of liability.
Discuss joint and several liability.
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