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:

Recommendations

Advice or suggestions offered concerning prudent future actions, typically based on experience or knowledge.

Competitive Bids

Offers made by businesses or individuals in an attempt to win a contract, often through a formal bidding process, where the most appealing bid in terms of price, quality, and terms usually wins.

RFP

Request for Proposal; a document that solicits proposal, often made through a bidding process, by an agency or company interested in procurement of a commodity, service, or valuable asset.

Business

The practice of engaging in commerce, trading, or services for the purpose of earning profit and meeting the needs of customers.