Doug is a plaintiff in a lawsuit against his company. His lawyer thinks that they have a good chance of winning, and Doug has been getting excited by the prospect of a large award. In fact, he is so excited that he has been exaggerating the seriousness of his complaints. Doug's action can be termed as ________.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Malingering refers to the act of exaggerating or feigning illness or injury to escape duty or work. In this context, Doug exaggerating the seriousness of his complaints to potentially increase his lawsuit award fits the definition of malingering.

Doug Is a Plaintiff in a Lawsuit Against His Company