Mavrex,Inc

question 44

Essay

Mavrex,Inc.received an application from Larry,and since his written qualifications seemed to meet a pressing current need,they hired him without checking his references or prior records.Actually,Larry had been in prison for murder several years earlier.Tom,a long-time Mavrex employee,angered Larry when Tom tried to tell Larry how to do his job.Larry attacked and injured Tom.If Tom sues Mavrex,what would his cause of action be,and what elements would Tom need to prove to win his case?

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Definitions:

Increase Competition

A situation where more competitors enter the market, intensifying the competitive environment.

E-commerce

The buying and selling of goods and services using the internet, and the transfer of money and data to execute these transactions.

Buying and Selling

The basic components of commerce involving the exchange of goods or services for money or other goods between parties.

Goods and Services

This term describes the combination of tangible products and intangible activities provided to fulfill consumer needs and desires.