Question

Alan and Tonny are neighbors and have a long history of disputes. Alan alleges that Tonny slapped him in their last argument. Alan successfully files a lawsuit against Tonny for battery. The King County Superior Court awarded Alan $100,000 for future medical expenses. Two years after the court judgment for Alan, he confirms that his medical expenses are at least $200,000. Under the single recovery principle:_____.
a. Tonny will have to pay the additional medical bills.
b. Tonny will have a qualified privilege and only have to pay a portion of the additional medical expenses.
c. Alan will have no recourse against Tonny or the court for the medical expenses as long as the original award was reasonable.
d. Alan will be able to submit the additional medical bills to the court for payment.

Answer 1

B. tonny wil have a qualified privilege and only have to pay a portion of the additional medical expenses