EC Questions Part 2 - Correct Answers are Bolded 1. Publication of false information about another’s product constitutes the tort of ___. a. Slander of Quality or Trade Libel 2. Which of the following is required for the tort of negligence? a. Defendant duty of care for the plaintiff b. Defendant breach of duty that did not cause the plaintiff’s injury c. Defendant’s breach of duty that caused the plaintiff’s injury d. Plaintiff suffered no injury from breach of duty e. Plaintiff suffered a legally recognizable injury from the breach of duty 3. While an act can be negligent, an omission of an act cannot be negligent a. T b. F 4. Punitive damages can be awarded in the case of ___ negligence. a. Gross 5. While at the gun range, a drunk employee throws a loaded gun, and it fires, injuring someone in the process. The injured person may not sue for negligence due to their assuming of the risks of being at the gun range. a. T b. F
