Karen Maxwell, a paralegal, had had enough with her co-worker, Rich Sleazebag! At this year’s holiday party, Rich came on to Karen by making suggestive comments and inappropriately touching her lower back and leg. Rich’s actions persisted for over an hour, despite Karen having very clearly rejected his multiple advances. Karen was so upset about what happened at the party that she decided she needed to teach Rich a lesson. On a Thursday afternoon, when everyone else had left the office, Karen handcuffed Rich to his office furniture so be couldn’t leave. Later that night Karen brought her boyfriend, Lin Diesel (Vin Diesel’s brother), to the office to give Rich a good talking to. Lin came into Rich’s office wearing a black ski mask. Not surprisingly Lin was very upset with Rich and told Rich: “if you ever hit on my girl again, I’ll bash your face in!” Three hours later, Karen throws Rich the keys to his handcuffs so that he can get out. Rich was so distraught about what happened that night that on his way home he had a heart attack.
1. Does Karen have any claims against Rich? If yes, what are they? Will she prevail?
1. Does Rich have any claims against Karen and/or Lin? If yes, what are they? Will he prevail?