Intent Requirement For Battery
During a busy holiday shopping period, two customers competing for the same item accidentally bump into one another. As a result of the collision, one shopper sustains serious injuries when a merchandise display falls on her head. Does this situation constitute battery?
AThe store should be held liable for the injuries due to the hazardous merchandise display and insufficient inventory.
BBoth shoppers committed battery against each other and should be arrested for their actions in the store.
CNo battery was committed, as there is no evidence that either shopper intended to make physical contact or foresaw falling into the display.
DOnly the shopper who fell into the display committed battery, as the other shopper was pursuing normal activities in a place of business.
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