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During a tense staff meeting, Kai angrily told Nora, "I'm going to dump this coffee on you if you keep talking," and lifted a full paper cup over his shoulder. Nora saw Kai move the cup and stepped backward, believing the coffee would hit her immediately. Kai then swung his arm toward Nora. Nora ducked, and the hot coffee landed on Ben, who was sitting beside her and holding a laptop. The coffee soaked Ben's shirt, burned his arm, and ruined the laptop.
Kai says he only meant to scare Nora, not to hit Ben or injure anyone. Nora and Ben sue Kai for intentional torts.
Analyze Kai's liability for assault and battery. Discuss transferred intent and the recoverable damages most directly tied to each claimant.