Neil Foster: Significant Law Cases
Neil Foster was interviewed by Paul Turton on ABC Newcastle, to discuss significant law cases. The interview provides a comparison between legal systems in Australia and the United States.
Associate Professor Neil Foster discusses the famous case of Liebeck v. McDonald's Restaurants, drawing on key aspects of punitive (exemplary) damages, the concept of 'foreseeability of harm,' and legislative responses. Listen to the full interview here (segment runs from 47 minutes to 60 minutes).
Contact
- Neil Foster
- Email: neil.foster@newcastle.edu.au
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