The 1st vignette: McDonald's Hot Coffee case

1.Prior to watching this documentary had you heard about the hot coffee verdict? If so, what was your general opinion about the decision? If not, we have where have you been...... ?

2. Did the verdict in the amount originally announced shock you or disturb you in some way? Please explain

3. Having watched this video did your initial impression or general understanding of the issue change in anyway? If so why? If not, why not?

4. What facts did you discover during this documentary that influenced you in your conclusion?

5. State your conclusion about the entire hot coffee situation based upon your understanding of the facts.

The 2nd vignette- Haliburton employee

1. Did this employee appear to be believable to you?

2. Do you believe she should have been limited to the arbitration agreement? If so why? If not, why not?

3.Did this individual ever get her day in court trial? If so, what was the result? If not, why not? 1

The third vignette the impact of tort reform in a medical malpractice case:

1. Prior to viewing this documentary did you understand what tort reform meant ?

2. Do you think tort reform is necessary?

3. Did this case as portrayed in this documentary change your view in anyway?

Explain Fourth vignette: The removal of an appellate justice on the Mississippi Supreme Court

1. Do you believe this practice is appropriate? If so, why? If not, why not?

2.Should jury verdicts be overturned as a matter of course?

CONCLUSION

Do you believe viewing this documentary was a worthwhile learning experience? If so, why? If not, why not