0An office building at State University contains a concrete stairway, the carpet on which has become worn and frayed. Despite numerous warnings by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the university has not replaced a burned-out light in the stairway. Fred, a student, recently caught his heel in the torn carpet, tripped, and fell down the stairway. He was hospitalized for a severe concussion and other injuries. After his release from the hospital, he required much more medical attention and medication and had to withdraw from the university for a semester. He brings suit against the university.02br 02br 00 Which one of the following is the best ling of causal analysis for Fred's attorney to pursue in the personal injury case?02br 02br 00 (A) The concrete steps, because they were hard, worsened Fred's injuries.02br 00 (B) The university is responsible for the condition of the carpet.02br 00 (C) The burned-out light constitutes negligence.02br 00 (D) The distance Fred fell worsened his injuries.02br 00 (E) The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has no jurisdiction over the university.02br 02br 00I pick 'b'02br 02br 00What did you think?0-
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0Hi,02br 02br 00I agree with your choice of B. 02br 02br 00If Fred has no success with the University, maybe his lawyer could go after the shoe company for making shoes with unsafe heels? 02br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive0-
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0Hi,02br 02br 00I agree with your choice of B. But I'm not a lawyer.02br 02br 00If Fred has no success with the University, maybe his lawyer could go after the shoe company for making shoes with unsafe heels? 02br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive0-