California Motors Corporation operated two plants in Carlsbad, CA from 1998- early 2020. During that time, California Motors Corp. took advantage of tax credits under a CA state tax law that encouraged business owners to create and maintain jobs in CA. As part of obtaining the tax credits, CA Motors Corp. would consistently represent that its plants offered local residents nearly 13,000 jobs. These promises were published in local North San Diego county newspapers and on the corporate website. The city of Carlsbad agreed to the tax abatements in order to retain the jobs in the area under the State tax law. In January 2020, CA Motors Corp. announced it was consolidating operations and that one of the plants would close. More than 4000 jobs were lost. The employees of the closed plant and the City of Carlsbad sued CA Motors Corp. for breach of promise and misrepresentation. Q. Discuss the ethical and legal issues in the above fact pattern. (Short answer)

Ageneral requirement for informed consent is that no informed consent may include any exculpatory language. exculpatory language is that which waives or appears to waive any of the subject’s legal rights or releases or appears to release those conducting the research from liability for negligence. which of the following statements in a consent form is an example of exculpatory language? a. your participation in this research is voluntary. if you choose not to participate, or change your mind later, your decision will not affect your relationship with the researcher or your right to other services that you may be eligible for. b. taking part in the research is voluntary, but if you choose to take part, you waive the right to legal redress for any research-related injuries. c. the researcher may stop you from taking part in this research without your consent if you experience side effects that make your emotional condition worse. if you become too emotionally distressed during the research, you may have to drop out. d. in the event of any distress you may have related to this research, you will be given access to appropriate resources.