A driver lost control of his car in the early morning on an icy road, and a

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A driver lost control of his car in the early morning on an icy road, and a sheriff’s deputy responded. The deputy told the county highway department about the icy condition. He then left without doing anything to alleviate the icy condition or warn the public about it. A few hours later, Price lost control of his car at the same location and suffered injuries. He sued the sheriff’s department for negligence. Did the sheriff’s department have a duty to alleviate the icy condition or warn of it? Explain why.

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Law for Business

ISBN: 978-1259722325

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Authors: A. James Barnes, Terry M. Dworkin, Eric L. Richards

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