PLG215 Week 9 CH 15 2, 4, 6, & 8

2. Martin, an old boyfriend of Henrietta, slips a narcotic into her wine glass dur-ing the wedding anniversary dinner of Henrietta to Thal. She has an allergic reaction to the narcotic and requires immediate hospitalization. After several weeks, she recovers. Who has a cause of action against Martin? What kind of recovery could a person or persons seek?

4. Oscar's work as a construction worker supports his family. While working on a skyscraper, he slips down a wet wooden ramp and lands on top of an upright concrete reinforcing rod. Could Oscar's spouse, Pat, and their daughter, June, seek a recovery for Oscar's injuries? If so, then what kind of recovery would they seek?

6. Jackson's spouse, Dana, seeks a divorce because of a new, intense, and pas-sionate relatoinship with Darren. The district attorney's office has declined to prosecute Darren for adultery. What option or options does Jackson have, as a matter of law?

8. Della chairs a legislative subcommittee that is studying whether her home state's legislature should enact a heart balm statute. Identify at least two reasons why Della should vote for such a statute, and explain why.