Bill Is a Lab Technician and in Charge of Safety

question 31

Multiple Choice

Bill is a lab technician and in charge of safety inspections and injury prevention due to faulty equipment at a university chemistry lab and Bill's job includes the repair of faulty equipment.One morning,as a result of his inspection,Bill discovers a gas burner with a broken valve and does a very poor job of repairing it,using techniques not considered proper or acceptable.When the morning class arrives,Halle uses the faulty burner and is burned when it catches fire.Bill's negligence is based on:

• A) nonfeasance.
• B) misfeasance.
• C) negligence per se.
• D) res ipsa loquiter

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Definitions:

Appropriation

The unauthorized use of someone's likeness or personal aspects for commercial gain without their express permission.

Standard Of Care

The standard of care refers to the degree of prudence and caution required of an individual who is under a duty of care.

Faulty Grading

Refers to incorrect or misleading assignment of quality levels to goods, particularly in the context of agricultural products or land.

Tort Action

A lawsuit based on an act or omission that leads to harm or injury to another and amounts to a civil wrong for which courts impose liability.