Tort or Not a Tort

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Talk it Out: Tort or Not a Tort?

INSTRUCTIONS
To complete this assignment for full credit: post a thoughtful answer to the question below and make a substantive comment on at least two of your classmates’ posts. Remember to follow the rules of netiquette (net + etiquette = netiquette.)
Participating in this discussion will help you achieve unit learning goal 3: Analyze a business scenario to identify whether a tort has been committed.
GUIDELINES
Be friendly, positive and self-reflective. There is no “right” or “wrong” answer. A strong answer will be based on reason, law, and logic. A weak answer will be rooted in emotion. Feel free to disagree with classmates but do so politely – no personal attacks! Write clearly and with expression. Proofread and review your response before hitting the submit button. You must post before you can see other students’ posts.
QUESTION
Many nutritionists and doctors believe that excessive consumption of fast food can lead to obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and other health complications including premature death.
Should consumers of fast food who suffer from one or more of these dangerous health conditions be able to sue fast food companies for compensation? Of the three tort theories – negligence, strict liability, and intentional torts – which might a consumer use to sue fast food companies for compensation? Explain.
EXTRA RESOURCES
25 Junk Food Facts That Might Convince You To Eat Healthier (????????)