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

question 18

Multiple Choice

Richard, an engineer, supervises the construction of a new mountainside roadway. When the road collapses in a landslide due to faulty grading, Richard is sued by motorists and hikers injured in the collapse. As a professional, Richard 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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