Jessica Is Babysitting Kyle One Afternoon When Kyle Starts Bleeding

question 18

Multiple Choice

Jessica is babysitting Kyle one afternoon when Kyle starts bleeding from his nose. Jessica manages to stop the bleeding and rushes out to the nearest pharmacy-three miles away-to get medication for him. While doing so, she locks the house from outside and asks Kyle not to leave the house until she returns. The only way he can get out of the house is by breaking a window. Due to a roadblock on her way back, Jessica is delayed by an hour. Which of the following statements is true in this case?

• A) Jessica is liable for kidnapping.
• B) Jessica is liable for negligence as well as breach of duty of care.
• C) Jessica can be sued for false imprisonment.
• D) Jessica is not liable for an intentional tort.

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