The tort of intentional infliction of emotional distress is discussed in Ch. 11 of the Bagley text.

1.Please describe this offense, as if you were describing it to a friend?

Please describe a set of facts that you come up with that would constitute this offense.

Assuming the set of facts you described were proven at a trial, what damages do you think should be awarded to the winning plaintiff?

2. The McDonalds hot coffee case was described on p. 364 of the Bagley text. At the time, the verdict was widely criticized in the press and on TV.

What possible argument(s) could be made to support the verdict?

Do you think the verdict was fair? Why or why not?

Please consult and list three outside sources for your research on this case.

3. What is the difference between a patent and a copyright?

4. What is the concept of "fair use" in copyright law? Can you think of an example where it might apply to a classroom setting like ours?