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“A Day at the Beach”. Nelly Altamirano Bill Bowker Dmitriy Novak Vanessa Graciano Yiwen Zhang. Main points . Background facts Do flip flops really cause car accidents? Liability Calculation of damages Recommendation . Background Facts.
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“A Day at the Beach” Nelly Altamirano Bill Bowker Dmitriy Novak Vanessa Graciano Yiwen Zhang
Main points • Background facts • Do flip flops really cause car accidents? • Liability • Calculation of damages • Recommendation
Background Facts • In summer of 2009, Jitsy Jetson was driving home from the beach • Her Sandpiper flip flops got caught under her gas pedal • A head on collision ensued, resulting in Mr. McDuff becoming a quadriplegic • Due to his injuries, McDuff can no longer work. Nelly Altamirano Group 7
Recommendation • Approach Sandpiper company and attempt a settlement • Pursue case with Jetson.