Brandy and Matthew are neighbors and live in Texas.Matthew was renovating his house, which caused dust and debris to collect in Brandy's front yard.Unfortunately her son was highly allergic to these particulates and fell grievously ill.In this case, Matthew violates:
A) the U..Constitution.
B) the Labor Act.
C) tort laws.
D) breach of trust.

Question

Brandy and Matthew are neighbors and live in Texas.Matthew was renovating his house, which caused dust and debris to collect in Brandy's front yard.Unfortunately her son was highly allergic to these particulates and fell grievously ill.In this case, Matthew violates:
A) ​the U..Constitution.
B) ​the Labor Act.
C) ​tort laws.
D) ​breach of trust.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Matthew violated tort laws, specifically the tort of nuisance. Nuisance occurs when someone creates a condition that interferes with another person's use or enjoyment of their property. In this case, Matthew's renovation work caused dust and debris to collect in Brandy's front yard, causing harm to her son.

Brandy and Matthew Are Neighbors and Live in Texas