Mike Checked into a Hotel in a State That Has

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Mike checked into a hotel in a state that has a typical innkeeper statute.The hotel clerk notified Mike that a safe was available for his valuables.Mike decided against using the safe,because he does not trust hotel employees.Mike hid an expensive watch and cash in a drawer and went out to dinner.When he came back,the watch and cash were gone.Which of the following is true?

• A) The hotel is not responsible for the loss, unless Mike can prove that a hotel employee stole the items.
• B) The hotel is not responsible for the loss.
• C) The hotel is responsible for the loss, unless the hotel can prove Mike failed to make reasonable efforts to hide the items.
• D) The hotel is responsible for the loss, unless the hotel can prove that a hotel employee did not take the items.
• E) The hotel is responsible for the loss, but only to a maximum amount of $500.

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