Asked by Tyrin Davis on Jul 09, 2024
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On a cold winter day, A slipped on the icy sidewalk at the entrance to B's shop. A injured her ankle as a result of the fall, and B hired a taxi to have her taken to the hospital to have her injured ankle examined. On the way to the hospital another automobile collided with the taxi, and A was seriously injured. B has strict liability for any injury to A, because he was the owner of the sidewalk.
Strict Liability
A legal doctrine where a party is held responsible for damages or loss, regardless of fault or intent.
Injured Ankle
A physical condition involving harm or damage to the ankle often resulting from an accident or sports activity.
Sidewalk
A paved path for pedestrians on the side of a street or road.
- Absorb the essence of the duty of care and the predictability in scenarios of negligence.
- Understand the implications of tort law on corporate liability and vicarious liability.
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Narinderpal Singh DhillonJul 15, 2024
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
B's liability for A's injury would depend on the jurisdiction's laws regarding premises liability and whether B had a duty to maintain the sidewalk in a safe condition and breached that duty. The subsequent car accident is a separate event for which B would not typically be held strictly liable.
Learning Objectives
- Absorb the essence of the duty of care and the predictability in scenarios of negligence.
- Understand the implications of tort law on corporate liability and vicarious liability.