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In each of the following situations, discuss whether or not a tort has been committed, including in your answer an explanation, if appropriate, of the specific tort that occurred.
Rhonda Doldrum pointed an unloaded gun at Tom and said, “I’m going to blow you away.” Rhonda knew the gun was unloaded but Tom did not.
Dan’s Demolition demolishes old buildings in urban renewal areas by using plastic explosives. One day a passing pedestrian is injured as a result of an explosion.
Nancy was driving her automobile lawfully and safely down the street when she suffered a heart attack that caused her to lose control of her car. The car struck two pedestrians in a crosswalk, killing one and seriously injuring the other. Nancy has no prior history of heart trouble.
Bonnie invites a number of co-workers and friends over to her home for dinner. One of the guests becomes quite obnoxious as the evening progresses, and Bonnie is no longer comfortable with him in her home. She asks him repeatedly to leave, but he will not.
Fireworks experts conducted a fireworks display from a boat on Lake Michigan for Chicago’s 4th of July celebration. All of the safety precautions with regard to setting off fireworks were followed. However, there were other boats on the lake that evening, and some of them were damaged by falling debris from the fireworks.