A Homebuilder Who Disposed of Asbestos Shingles by Burying Them

question 80

Multiple Choice

A homebuilder who disposed of asbestos shingles by burying them on the buyer's property may please the home buyer because it is a less expensive means of disposal but will be punished by various legal agencies if any become aware of the crime. At which stage of the social responsibility pyramid is the builder most likely operating?

• A) ethical
• B) economic
• C) stakeholder
• D) legal

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Definitions:

Comparative Fault

Often used synonymously with comparative negligence. But also sometimes used to refer to a defense that operates like comparative negligence but considers the plaintiff’s and the defendant’s overall fault rather than either’s negligence alone.

Fault

A defect, mistake, or error in a system or character that often leads to malfunction or adverse outcomes.

Legal Theory Of Negligence

A legal doctrine that makes a person or entity liable for harm caused by failing to act as a reasonably prudent person would under the same circumstances.

Reasonable Person

A hypothetical individual in law whose behavior serves as a standard of care to determine negligence by comparing actions to those expected of a typical person.