A Driver Stopped at a Convenience Store to Run Inside

question 146

Multiple Choice

A driver stopped at a convenience store to run inside briefly.The driver left the engine running and forgot to set the parking brake.The car suddenly started rolling toward two small children,and Vicki,a bystander,pulled the two children out of the way of the rolling car.Vicki is injured in the process.Can Vicki recover from the driver of the car?

• A) yes, because of the Good Samaritan rule
• B) no, because of an intervening event
• C) no, because of assumption of the risk
• D) yes, because the driver set up the dangerous situation
• E) no, because of the negligence per se rule.

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Definitions:

Age Discrimination

Unfair treatment of individuals in employment, promotion, or benefits based on their age, particularly against older workers.

Human Capital

The qualifications, acquaintance, and life experiences that a person or society possesses, assessed in light of their financial impact or charge to a business or nation.

Past Discrimination

Refers to historical instances where individuals or groups were treated unfairly or prejudiced against based on characteristics such as race, gender, religion, or nationality.

Gender Wage Gap

The average difference in earnings between women and men in the workforce, often highlighted as a measure of gender inequality.