Assume that Michael brought home his new girlfriend, Marsha, and her six -year-old daughter, Fiona, to meet his parents. The relationship between the two continued, and Marsha and Fiona were guests several times in Michael's parent's home. During these visits Michael sexually molested Fiona unbeknownst to Marsha. Michael was a convicted child molester and his parents were aware of his propensity to molest children. No one including Michael's parents said anything to Marsha to give her any warning of Michael's past.
A)Michael's parents have a legal duty, in most states, to tell Marsha about their son's past.
B)Michaels's parents do not have a legal duty, in most states, to tell Marsha about their son's past.
C)If Marsha were to sue Michael's parents for their failure to disclose, it would be a criminal action.
D)Any lawsuit brought by Marsha would most likely be a federal lawsuit.

Question

Assume that Michael brought home his new girlfriend, Marsha, and her six -year-old daughter, Fiona, to meet his parents. The relationship between the two continued, and Marsha and Fiona were guests several times in Michael's parent's home. During these visits Michael sexually molested Fiona unbeknownst to Marsha. Michael was a convicted child molester and his parents were aware of his propensity to molest children. No one including Michael's parents said anything to Marsha to give her any warning of Michael's past.​
A)Michael's parents have a legal duty, in most states, to tell Marsha about their son's past.
B)Michaels's parents do not have a legal duty, in most states, to tell Marsha about their son's past.
C)If Marsha were to sue Michael's parents for their failure to disclose, it would be a criminal action.
D)Any lawsuit brought by Marsha would most likely be a federal lawsuit.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In most states, there is no legal duty for Michael's parents to inform Marsha about their son's past as a child molester. The law typically does not impose a duty on individuals to disclose such information about family members to others.

Assume That Michael Brought Home His New Girlfriend, Marsha, and Her