BUL 5662 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Tarpaulin
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Kim went to ling"s market to pick up a few items for dinner. It was a stormy day, and the wind had blown water through the market"s door each time it opened. As kim entered through the door, she slipped and fell in the rainwater that had accumulated on the floor. The manager knew of the weather conditions but had not posted any sign to warn customers of the water hazard. Kim injured her back as a result of the fall and sued. In this case, ling would be liable because she is the store owner. She needs to consider the public and make sure that it is safe for them to be inside. A reasonable store owner would know that they need to fix any dangerous situation like water puddles that make the entrance slippery. Ling failed to do so which makes her liable. Ronald rawls and zabian bailey were in an auto accident in bridgeport,
