2.Fred, an employee of Jim's Plumbing Supplies, has a history of poor performance, including showing up late, being inattentive, making mistakes, etc.One day, in the middle of a team meeting, Fred yawned sleepily.Jim, the company owner, became visibly agitated, pounded one fist on to the desk, upsetting water glasses and screamed "That's it, Fred.I've had enough of this sh-t! You're a fcking loser, g-dmit!Get out!Get out now you stupid piece of sh-t!"Fred ran out of the room shaking and distraught.Fred sued Jim for intentional infliction of emotional distress. What is the likely decision of the court?Briefly explain your reasons based on the law.

3. During her lunch break, Linda took a short nap in a chair in the company cafeteria.While she was sleeping, supervisor Tom jokingly crept up to Linda, and kissed her lightly on the lips and then made a face as though the taste were bitter or sour.A few minutes later, Linda woke up and went back to work.When Linda heard about the kissing incident from friends the next day, she quit her job and brought a civil suit in a) assault and b) a battery against the company.What is the likely decision of the court?Briefly explain your reasons based on the law.

4. Lily went to fair and rode on mechanical bull.She paid and signed a release from which stated she accepted the possibility of serious injury and death and would not sue the operator even for negligent acts or omissions.She rode bull and broke her neck resulting in permanent paralysis.She claims (and has evidence) that the padding surrounding the bull was not dense enough to prevent injuries when riders fell.If she sues for negligence based on the inadequacy of the padding, what is the likely result?Briefly explain your reasons based on the law.