Hypotheticals

Hypothetical 1: Bill Bromance invites Sarah Singles to a swimming party with many people in attendance. At the party, Bill gives Sarah a swimsuit that is made of a material that Bill knows will dissolve in water. Sarah goes swimming in the suit. The suit dissolves, and Sarah is left naked in front of all the other people at the party. Sarah says that she suffers embarrassment, shame and humiliation from the incident, and she wants to sue Bill. What tort theory (or theories) is Sarah likely to sue under? Is Bill likely to be held liable in the case? If so, what is a reasonable amount of damages for this case? Fully answer these questions, and discuss all relevant issues, as you appropriately resolve this hypothetical.

Hypothetical 2: As a joke, Annabella Armor removes the bullets from her father's revolver; takes the gun outside, and points it at the head of her elderly neighbor, Mrs. June Joyner, who is just leaving her house. Mrs. Joyner, who unknown to Annabella suffers from serious heart disease, has a heart attack and is hospitalized for several days as she recovers. Mrs. Joyner wants to sue Annabella. What tort theory (or theories) is Mrs Joyner likely to sue under? Is Annabella likely to be held liable in the case? If so, what is a reasonable amount of damages for this case? Fully answer these questions, and discuss all relevant issues, as you appropriately resolve this hypothetical.

Hypothetical 3: Stu Irwin keeps two tigers on his property, in a cage with an electrified fence. One day, the power goes out, and one of the tigers escapes the cage, and mauls a neighbor, Lacey Kinkle, who is taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries as a result. Lacey wants to sue Stu. What tort theory (or theories) is Lacey likely to sue under? Is Stu likely to be held liable in the case? If so, what is a reasonable amount of damages for this case? Fully answer these questions, and discuss all relevant issues, as you appropriately resolve this hypothetical.