Pretty Painters Inc. sets up scaffolding so its workers can paint a 5 story building in downtown Santa Rosa. While painting, a gust of wind blows a paint brush off the top of the scaffolding and injures a passerby. Is Pretty Painters Inc. liable for negligence? Please discuss.
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Duty of Care: Pretty Painters Inc. has a duty of care to ensure the safety of passersby while they are working on the building. This includes taking reasonable precautions to prevent accidents, such as securing tools and equipment. Show more…
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