Client Information

Brett, Daniel and Cathy are about to start up a retail business called 'Future -Trons' (FT) selling electronic products both from a retail store and online. They have all worked in the electronics industry for some time, but have never run their own business before and have come to your firm seeking financial and business advice to facilitate their success and ensure that they comply with any necessary legal requirements.

Requirements

Your supervisor has asked you to draft responses to the following matters, in preparation for a report to be presented to FT. In your report ensure that you identify the relevant legislation and the relevant sections of that legislation.

Brett, Daniel and Cathy are aware that negligence actions against businesses can cause both financial loss and loss of reputation. Daniel is a computer and IT specialist and it is expected that in addition to the 'shopping centre' consumer business, he will contribute to the business by providing expert, professional advice to business clients regarding their workplace and business IT needs.

1. Would FT or Daniel be held liable under the tort of negligence if this line of business was to be pursued? In your answer identify and briefly explain the prerequisites to establish negligence.