In Old Island Fumigation V

question 355

Multiple Choice

In Old Island Fumigation v. Barbee, a fumigation company sprayed two condominiums. Some of the fumes leaked, without Old Island's knowledge, into a third, unprotected condominium. In this case:

• A) Old Island was strictly liable for the harms caused in the third condominium
• B) the condo owners were strictly liable for their harms
• C) the condo owners were contributorily negligent
• D) the condo owners were comparatively negligent
• E) the condo owners assumed the risk; Old Island was not liable

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Definitions:

ERG Theory

A theory on human motivation that categorizes needs into three groups: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth.

Existence Needs

Refers to the basic physiological and safety needs of individuals, such as food, water, shelter, and security.

Growth Needs

Psychological desires that drive individuals to seek challenges, self-improvement, and personal development.

Motivator Factor

Elements of work or conditions that can significantly increase job satisfaction and motivation, as per Herzberg's motivation-hygiene theory.