Perkins and Morton were passengers sitting in adjoining seats on a flight on Delval Airline. There were many empty seats on the aircraft. During the flight, a flight attendant served Morton nine drinks. As Morton became more and more obviously intoxicated and attempted to engage Perkins in a conversation, Perkins chose to ignore Morton. This angered Morton, who suddenly struck Morton. This angered Morton, who suddenly struck Perkins in the face, giving her a black eye. If Perkins asserts a claim for damages against Delval Airline based on battery, she will 
prevail, because she suffered an intentionally inflicted harmful or offensive contact.  prevail, if the flight attendant acted recklessly in continuing to serve liquor to Morton.  not prevail, because Morton was not acting as an agent or employee of Delval Airline.  not prevail, unless she can establish some permanent injury from the contact. 