Mike Reilly Suffered the Loss of His Home as a Result

question 4

Multiple Choice

Mike Reilly suffered the loss of his home as a result of a chimney fire that was caused by the ignition of soot in the chimney. This fire would be described as: ______.

• A) a friendly fire.
• B) arson by negligence.
• C) a strict liability fire.
• D) a hostile fire.

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Definitions:

New Employee

A new employee is an individual who has been newly hired to perform specific duties and responsibilities under an employment contract or agreement.

Hire

The act of engaging the services of a person or the use of an object or equipment, typically in exchange for payment.

United States

A country in North America consisting of 50 states, a federal district, and several territories, known for its diverse geography and multicultural population.

Workers' Compensation

Insurance that provides wage replacement and medical benefits to employees injured in the course of employment in exchange for the mandatory relinquishment of the employee's right to sue their employer.