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1. Shannon's physician gives her some pain medication and tells her not to drive after taking the medication because it induces drowsiness. In spite

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1. Shannon's physician gives her some pain medication and tells her not to drive after taking the medication because it induces drowsiness. In spite of the doctor's warning. Shannon decides to drive to the store while on the medication. Because she is extremely drowsy, due to the medication, she fails to stop at a red traffic light and crashes into another vehicle causing severe injury to the other driver, Beth. Under what theory of law (legal cause of action) could Beth sue Shannon for her injuries? Within your answer please define the Tort and define and describe the elements necessary to prove the cause of action (lawsuit).

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