Cold Case Trucking (CCT) specializes in transport-tation pedestrian. Is CCT liab
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Cold Case Trucking (CCT) specializes in transport-tation pedestrian. Is CCT liable for injuries to the pedestrian of products that require refrigeration or freezing caused by its agent (Crusoe) under the doctrine while being transported from the product's of respondent superior? Explain your analysis, manufacturer to a wholesaler's warehouse. In an effort 4. Suppose that Crusoe learns several important CCT to improve its shipping logistics operations, CCT hired trade secrets in the course of his agency and sells Crusoe, who had experience in operations logistics, the information to a CCT competitor for $500, 000. as a consultant. CCT and Crusoe agreed that Crusoe which fiduciary duty has Crusoe breached? Explain would study CCT's operations by conducting inter- your analysis. What are CCTs potential remedies views with employees and customers and then would against Crusoe? design a new logistics plan and oversee its implement Assume that purl of Cameos -s agreement with CCT nation. The parties agreed that Crusoe would give raga - allowed Crusoe to use CCT's account local updates on his progress by attending weekly CCT office supply score over a of three months management meetings. Because the CCT project was Crusoe ordered any office machinery or supplies so time-intensive, Crusoe devoted 100 percent of his he needed for his work direct, from,he store The work time to CCT. The company also agreed to pay store build CCT direct y and was paid along with Crusoe $200 per documented hour for work on the any other charges by authorized CCT employees) project upon receiving an invoice from Crusoe and to within 30 days of CCT.S receipt of the bi, Sup_make office space available at CCTs headquarters for pose the, adjust arises between CCT and Crime Crusoe's exclusive use. about the quality of Cruses work and CCT term. 1. What is Crusoe's agent classification? What factors antes the consulting agreement. The next day Cru-should CCT analyze in making this determination? So picks up a new computer from the office supply What is the source of Crusoe's authority to act as store, charges it to CCT's account, and absconds CCTs agent? with it. Is CCT liable for payment to the office sup- Assume that Crusoe is driving to interview one of ply store for the computer? Explain your analysis. CCT's customers for his study of CCT's logistical 6. What steps should CCT have taken to prevent pos-operations. While en route, he negligently hits a sable liability in QuestionExplanation / Answer
1. Crusoe in this case is more of a consultant, who is picked to enhance CCTs methods and methodologies. CCT should take into consideration the past experience and performance of Crusoe both on operational ground and ethical ground.
2. Crusoe's authority here is that they are well experienced and have a proven track record on their back. Also they will know that they are bound by legalities in case fresh goes ahead.
3. Crusoe will be responsible for the negligent act and not CCT.
CCT's responsibility is to provide Crusoe with means to deliver the outcome. Any mishaps, due to negligent behavior should well be taken care by Crusoe team.
4. Fiduciaries are expected to act in the interest of their principals, CCT in current case.
Crusoe is the breaching "abuse of trust" duty by not acting in the interest of CCT. CCT should have been ready with the legal documents in place which clearly mentions the appropriate actions in case any trust factor is wrongly dealt.
5. As long as legal document evidences a date falling under contract, CCT is liable to pay to Crusoe. In case CCT were unhappy with the performance of Crusoe, they have terminated it on spot.
6. In order to avoid debate, CCT could have added into their document, a clause stating that contract can be terminated any time if any ethical ground are breached. This gives CCT the authority to cancel contract any time.