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Denise, a driver for Waitr, leaves the car's motor running in neutral and carelessly forgets to set the parking brake while she makes a delivery. The car rolls down the driveway and crashes into a nearby gas station pump, igniting a fire that spreads quickly to Frank's car parked at the station. Frank's car explodes and injures him badly. a) What tort can Frank prove to recover damages from Denise? (1 pts) b) Discuss all of the elements of the tort and apply the facts. (8 pts) c) What tort could Frank sue the gas station for? (1 pts)

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a Frank can potentially prove the tort of negligence to recover damages from Denise b The elements of negligence are as follows 1 Duty of Care Denise View the full answer


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Chapter # 38
Section: Cases
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Posted Date: August 26, 2023 10:26:51
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