8. You are the attorney for one of the parents of one of thevictims of the Columbine massacre. The parent’s name is Jim. Jim’swife has fallen both physically and mentally ill since theincident. She is unable to work or care for their 4 year olddaughter. The daughter has exhibited many signs of childhooddepression and is often sick. The father’s job has been severelyaffected by his own grief and depression. He often has to call insick to care for his wife and daughter.
He needs financial assistance to help pay medical bills and in-home- care for his wife and daughter. He has fallen behind in hismortgage payments and fears losing the house. He may lose his job.He has come to your law office to seek assistance.
a. What can we do to help? Is there a cause of action here?
b. Is there a person or persons who were negligent?
c. Discuss this situation as completely as you can.
Be sure to include the elements of the cause of action and adiscussion of how you would prove up the facts relevant to eachelement. If you need to look up some facts on the Columbinemassacre, you may do so.
