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What are the fundamental differences between intentional torts and negligence? so intentional torts occur when someone acts on purpose while negligence occurs when someone isn't careful enough to fulfill the necessary standard of care.
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Select one intentional tort and explain the elements necessary in order to prove the tort.
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One intentional tort is fraud.
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So fraud is when someone lies to someone else.
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Plaintiffs usually have to prove that.
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The person that they are trying to sue for fraud knew that what they said was false.
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The speaker knew that the other person would believe what they said.
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The other person had a need to rely on that information and would rely on it.
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And the other person would incur harm once they relied on the information.
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Then we're going to look at the famous case involving hot coffee and mcdonald's.
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Stay two reasons why it was decided correctly.
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So she wasn't, the victim was not driving when the coffee spilled on her lap.
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So the vehicle wasn't even moving.
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And also she was simply holding the coffee to put in cream and sugar.
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And the coffee was not just hot, but dangerously hot.
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So then let's look at the other side.
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Was it decided incorrectly? mcdonald's argued that coffee was at the temperature that gives it the best flavor.
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And this was the flavor demanded by customers...