1. What are the elements needed to prove a claim of negligence? In your opinion, was McDonald’s negligent in the famous “hot coffee” lawsuit? If you had been the judge in that case, would you have ruled differently? Please explain your reasoning
2. Evaluate the following fact pattern. Do you think the plaintiff has a cause of action and how would you rule if you were the judge?
Someone calls a parent, as a prank/”practical joke” and tells the parent their child has been injured, is in the hospital and the parent must get there as soon as possible. The parent rushes to the hospital and in their haste runs a red light and has a collision in which they, and the people in the other car, are injured. The parent sues the “prankster” for damages for emotional distress, his injuries and the damage to his vehicle. The passengers in the other car sue the parent for “negligence”

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