Business Law

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Case Study 1: Bankruptcy

Devon lost his job as a logistics manager earning $65,000 a year when his former company downsized in 2011; however, he found a new job eight months later as a logistics supervisor for a small company in Jacksonville, Florida.  Devon took a significant cut in pay and now earns $46,000 a year.  Devon is divorced and claims the following debts.

• Home mortgage in Florida $173,000
• Child support $440 monthly
• Credit cards $14,000
• Student loans $24,000

During the last four months of unemployment, Devon did not pay his mortgage and the bank sought to initiate foreclosure proceedings.  Devon filed a bankruptcy petition under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code.  Based on federal and state bankruptcy laws, answer the following questions:

• Is Chapter 7 the appropriate bankruptcy provision for Devon’s case?    
• If Chapter 7 is not appropriate, provide another option and reasons for your selection. 
• Address the status of the debts Devon listed under Chapter 7 and any other provision of bankruptcy you select.  

Case Study 2: Consumer Protection

Marshall purchased a new Ford truck to use in his air conditioning and heating business. The truck required three trips to the dealership for repair in the first month and continued to suffer from a variety of mechanical problems. Marshall claimed he should be entitled to relief under the state’s lemon laws. While waiting on a response from the dealership and his attorney, Marshall stopped paying the note due to the bank. The bank turned the debt over to a collection agency. The agency called Marshall at his home, office and on his cell phone during all hours of the day, including early mornings and late at night.  Marshall claims the callers threatened to have him arrested if he did not pay.  

• Discuss Marshall’s rights under your state’s lemon laws.
• Discuss Marshall’s right related to the debt collectors. 

Case Study 3: Insurance

Darrien owns a dry cleaners that also offers pickup and delivery service. One day when Darrien was exceptionally busy, the company van broke down, so he allowed one of his employees, Nick, to use Nick’s personal vehicle to pick up and deliver laundry. At 17, Nick only obtained his driver’s license four months ago. While making deliveries, Nick was involved in an accident that was his fault. Using your state’s insurance laws, explore the various types of insurance involved and determine whose liability insurance is responsible for payment of damages and/or injuries? Explain the reason for your selection and support it with laws, cases or other appropriate examples.