George operates a movie theater. In the parking lot, there is a sign that says, "Not responsible for theft or accidents in the parking lot." When Holly goes to the movie on Wednesday night, she sees the sign and parks her model XYZ car. After viewing the movie, she returns to the parking lot only to find out that her XYZ model car has been stolen. When she confronts George, it turns out, he is aware that every model XYZ car that has been parked in the movie theater parking lot for the past few months has been stolen. He congratulates Holly on owning such a "hot" vehicle and does nothing. He says the sign protects the movie theater from liability. When the cops arrive, they say they have been called to the movie theater several times a week for the past six months because model XYZ cars (same as Holly's) have been stolen from the theater parking lot.

Holly comes to you and asks if the movie theater can be held liable since George knew that model XYZ cars are stolen all the time at his theater.

IRAC this.

Is the sign enough to protect the movie theater from liability given the extra facts?

Hint: Negligence law. The movie theater has a duty to warn or protect from known dangers the customers may not be able to see or appreciate.

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