In Larry S

question 63

Multiple Choice

In Larry S.Lawrence v.Bainbridge Apartments,the case in the text in which the window washer argued that he was entitled to recover against the building owner for his injuries in a fall,which of the following was the result?

• A)The window washer was entitled to a recovery in tort based on the inherently dangerous activity at issue and the defendant's failure to take sufficient precautions.
• B)The window washer was not entitled to recover because he took insufficient precautions for his own safety.
• C)The window washer was entitled to no recovery based on his status as an independent contractor.
• D)The window washer was entitled to workers' compensation as an employee.
• E)The window washer was entitled to recovery for breach of contract.

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Definitions:

Flood Basalts

Large-scale volcanic events characterized by the rapid flow of basalt lava that covers vast areas of the Earth's surface.

Rapid Subduction

A geologic process involving the quick descent of one tectonic plate beneath another plate into the mantle, often leading to significant geological events like earthquakes and volcanism.

Shield Volcanoes

These are characterized by their extensive size and gentle slopes, produced by the effusion of low-viscosity lava that can travel far from the source.

Basalt Lava

Molten rock that emerges from the earth during a volcanic eruption, characterized by its high iron and magnesium content, and low viscosity.