Robert Was Staying in a Hotel Room That Did Not

question 23

Multiple Choice

Robert was staying in a hotel room that did not have a full-length mirror. It did have a large mirror above the dresser in which he could see himself from the waist up. After he dressed to go out one evening, he wanted to check how his pants looked. To see himself, he stood on the end of the bed, which was across from the mirror. The bed collapsed, throwing Robert onto the floor and causing him injuries. Is the hotel liable to Robert?

• A) Yes, it should have foreseen this type of misuse of the bed.
• B) Yes, a hotel is an ensurer of its guests' safety.
• C) No, this type of injury was not foreseeable.
• D) No, Robert assumed the risk.

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