Duty

Question 1

Generally, a person only owes a duty to

Answer 1

Foreseeable Plaintiffs to act as a reasonably prudent person

Question 2

Rescuers

Answer 2

If the D negligently puts the rescued party in danger, then he is liable for the rescuers injuries

Question 3

Therapist

Answer 3

When a patient has made credible threats of physical violence against a 3rd party, the therapist has a duty to warn the victim

Question 4

A person who rescues another

Answer 4

Has a duty of reasonable care in the performance of that rescue/aid

Question 5

A person who places another in peril

Answer 5

Has a duty to exercise reasonable care to prevent further harm by rendering aid

Question 6

An affirmative duty to act can be created by

Answer 6

Contract, a special relationship, or statue

Question 7

A parent had a duty to

Answer 7

control a child he knows/should know could cause harm

Question 8

Va Good Samaritan statue

Answer 8

Shield form liability those who render emergency care in good faith and without compensation

Also applies to people who render emergency assistance to an animal

protects people who render emergency care to a woman in labor for everything but gross negligence when medial records are not available

Question 9

VA Good Samaritan statue protects First responders who

Answer 9

1) Comply with siren laws
2) are not grossly negligent
3) Do not engage in willful or wanton misconduct

Question 10

In Virginia, an employer is not liable for negligence based on a duty to supervise

Answer 10

however under the MBE there is