In this assignment, you will need to decide whether there are any legal claims arising from a series of events. Choose one (1) of the options below. After reading the scenario, answer the questions that follow, making sure to fully explain the basis of your decision.
Scenarios
1. Paula Plaintiff owns Paulas Boutique, one of the most popular stores in town. William Wicked owns the store next to Paulas Boutique. William has been jealous of Paulas success. William, in an effort to increase his own business, begins to tell his customers that Paula is dishonest and unethical. William even puts a sign in his front window warning potential customers not to shop at Paulas Boutique because of her deceitful and unethical practices.
Paula is upset when she finds out what William has been doing. Paula has always been honest and ethical with her customers and now her business is suffering because of Williams dishonesty. Paula decides that something must be done abo
ut this situation.
What advice would you give Paula?
Discuss the possible tort claim Paula might have against William. Be sure to include the elements of the tort and relate those elements to the scenario.
If Paula decides to pursue a claim against William, should she consider a lawsuit, mediation, or arbitration? Be sure to explain why your choice is the best option.
Consider the torts that we discussed in class: defamation, false imprisonment, battery, assault, fraud, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
In a 12-page paper, answer the questions relating to the scenario that you chose. Be sure to cite one quality source and include a reference page.
Academic sources can also be called scholarly sources. The sources may be books, journal articles, and published expert reports. Academic sources have been peer-reviewed, which means they have been reviewed by experts on those topics.
Note: The reference page is not included in the required page count.