A Child Falls from the Second Story of a Mall

question 13

Multiple Choice

A child falls from the second story of a mall. A store associate starts CPR on the child. The child survives but has a substantial loss in cognitive function. The family sues the store associate for negligence. Which component of negligence is present in this case?

• A)Duty to act
• B)Breach of duty
• C)Damages
• D)Proximate cause

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Definitions:

Gonads

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