At the season finale of AMERICAN IDOL the judges announced both the first runner-up (Salty Susan) and the winner (Whiny Wilma). As Whiny Wilma prepared to make some acceptance remarks, the first Salty Susan loudly shouted: "That bitch won only because she slept with all the judges." Whiny Wilma immediately slapped the Salty Susan in the face.

After reading about the case, discuss of the appropriateness of the judgment. Consider some of the arguments regarding the purpose of tort law. What are the pros and cons of these large verdicts? Conclude your discussion with a third-person persuasive discussion either in favor of or against such large sum verdicts.