Complete the answers to the six questions
at the end of Case
26, “The BP Oil Spill and Mental Health”, pp. 687-688.
1. What are the ethical issues in this case?
2. Who are the stakeholders and how are they
impacted by this situation?
3. Do you agree with Feinberg’s
assertion that “you have to draw the line somewhere?”
4. Do you agree with Feinberg’s
decision rule? His expectation is that there be a signature physical injury is
consistent with tort law. Does that affect your
answer?
5. Feinberg does not have jurisdiction over claims by states and
municipalities. Do you believe his
assessment of the place of mental health damages should apply to their claims
as well?
6. If youwere responsible for
determining the validity of claims, what would you
do? How would you explain your reasoning? What ethical concepts or
principles would guide your thinking?
