On a chilly December morning in Portland, Maine, Jamie decides to visit a local caf owned by
Question:
On a chilly December morning in Portland, Maine, Jamie decides to visit a local caf owned by Charlie. Overnight, a light snowfall had covered the city, leaving sidewalks slippery. Charlie, aware of the weather forecast the night before, had instructed an employee to salt the sidewalk in front of the caf before opening. However, the employee, running late, only managed a cursory job, leaving patches of ice untouched.
Jamie, arriving at the caf, slips on one of these icy patches on the sidewalk directly in front of Charlie's Caf, falls, and sustains a broken wrist and minor concussions. There were no signs warning of the potential slip hazard. Jamie incurs medical expenses and loses several weeks of work due to the injuries.
Question:
If Jamie sues Charlie's Caf and the City of Portland, will he likely win? If Charlie's employee did not shovel any snow and it remained untouched, would the Caf and/or the City be liable to Jamie for any damages incurred when slipping on the snow?
Reference the laws when proving your points. Be sure not to make up new facts. Use proper APA or MLA formatting. The answer should be 1-2 pages.
Business Law Text and Cases
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