A Surgeon Is Involved in a $3 Million Malpractice Suit

A surgeon is involved in a $3 million malpractice suit.He can either settle out of court for $750,000 or go to court.If he goes to court and loses,he must pay $2,500,000 plus $500,000 in court costs.If he wins in court the plaintiffs pay the court costs.Identify the actions of this decision-making problem.

A) Two choices: (1) go to court and (2) settle out of court.
B) Two choices: (1) win the case in court and (2) lose the case in court.
C) Four consequences resulting from Go/Settle and Win/Lose combinations.
D) The amount of money paid by the doctor.