What does the doctrine of respondent superior provide? Why do you think the plaintiffs sued Chili’s? Do you think they had a very good chance of winning the lawsuit against Chili’s?

Bosse v. Brinker Restaurant Corporation

1. In the ebook, read Case 29.1: Bosse v. Brinker Restaurant Corporation, d.b.a. Chili’s Grill and Bar on pp. 489-490

2. Answer the following questions:

• What does the doctrine of respondent superior provide?
• Why do you think the plaintiffs sued Chili’s? Do you think they had a very good chance of winning the lawsuit against Chili’s?
• Did the elements exist to make the restaurant patron an agent of Chili’s restaurant? Explain. Is the restaurant patron liable?
• What is your opinion of the outcome of the case? Do you agree or disagree with the ruling? Please explain.

3. Write a two page 500 word paper answering the questions in #2.