Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Malicious Falsehood, Product Liability, Qualified Privilege

• School: Western University
• Department: Management and Organizational Studies
• Course: Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B
• Professor: Desmond Mc Keon

Document Summary

Chapter 12 other torts: tort actions relevant to businesses divided between those that arise because a business occupies a property and those that arise because of actual business operations. Torts and property use: occupier someone who has some degree of control overland or buildings on that land. Occupiers" liability: occupiers" liability describes liability that occupiers have to anyone who enters onto land/property, area of law varies by jurisdiction. Liability of occupier for mishaps on property not determined by ordinary principles of negligence. Important for resolving boundary disputes and protecting property rights: protects privacy rights and right to peaceful use of land, trespass is actionable without proof of harm or damage. If occupier suffers monetary damages due to trespasser those damages are recoverable. Torts involving customers: most important tort arising negligence, product liability, motor vehicle accidents, alcohol- related liability, negligent misrepresentations.