Ricard, an Engineer, Supervises the Construction of a New Mountainside

question 69

Multiple Choice

Ricard, an engineer, supervises the construction of a new mountainside roadway. The road collapses in a landslide due to faulty grading. Motorists injured in the collapse sue Ricard in a tort action for negligence. Under that theory, as a professional, Ricard is held to the same standard of care as

• A)ordinary persons.
• B)other engineers.
• C)other professionals, including doctors, dentists, and lawyers.
• D)those injured in the collapse of the bridge.

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