C2.2 Unit 3 Crime - Vocab

Brain Fingerprinting

validity

expertise







verification







foolproof







crucial







forensic








polygraph

Narconomics - part 1.







titans







jargon






franchising






business model







heating up







soaring






turnover







big break







cartel







PR






get to grips with







CSR







get people onboard








tentacles







extortion








hoax

One Fish Two Fish Blowfish Blue Fish



Lisa had suggested that they go to a sushi restaurant instead of having another night of pork chops at home. Even though Homer was reluctant at first, he finally agrees. At the restaurant, Homer discovers that he loves sushi and starts ordering everything form a menu, including a fugu fish which can be poisonous if not prepared properly. The waiter tries to warn Homer about dangers associated with this fish, but Homer interrupts him. Because the master chef was romantically "involved" with a lady in the parking lot, his inexperienced apprentice had to prepare the potentially poisonous dish. The apprentice tries to do it carefully, but Homer becomes very impatient, and the apprentice is forced to serve the fish. Homer considers it a treat, but it is poorly prepared, and Homer is told that he may have been poisoned. Homer and Marge go to the hospital, where the doctor informs Homer he is indeed going to die and has 24 hours left to live. The doctor corrects himself by saying that Homer actually had only 22 hours.

Contributory negligence: a plaintiff cannot recover damages from the defendant if his/ her own negligence contributed in any way to the harm suffered.

Assumption of risk: if a person voluntarily encounters a known danger and decides to accept the risk of that danger, he or she may be prevented from recovering for related negligent acts by a defendant.

Briton Misdiagnosed With Terminal Cancer Sues After Spending Life Savings

Source: Associated Press, May 07, 2007.

LONDON — A man who spent his life savings after being told he had months to live is seeking compensation after doctors in Britain conceded they had got the diagnosis wrong. John Brandrick, 62, was told two years ago that he had terminal pancreatic cancer. He decided to spend his remaining time in style, quitting his job and spending his savings on hotels, restaurants and holiday. 

A year later, doctors at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in southwest England revised their diagnosis: Brandrick was suffering from pancreatitis, a nonfatal ailment. "My life has been turned upside down by this," Brandrick said. "I was told certainly, by the doctor, that I had cancer, and from that day I lived life in full.