One morning, Miles accidentally dropped a thumbtack on the chair of the office manager where he worked. The office manager sat on the tack and two days later, was hospitalized with an infection caused by the tack. Which of the following is correct?

a. Miles actions were negligent.

b. No tort has been committed.

c. Miles committed an intentional tort.

d. Miles is strictly liable.

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Caden Owen

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18 May, 04:06

One morning, Miles accidentally dropped a thumbtack on the chair of the office manager where he worked. The office manager sat on the tack and two days later, was hospitalized with an infection caused by the tack. Which of the following is correct?

a. Miles actions were negligent.

b. No tort has been committed.

c. Miles committed an intentional tort.

d. Miles is strictly liable.

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Dwayne Olsen · Answer 1

The correct answer is : A. Miles actions were negligent.

Explanation:

This situation demonstrated the responsibility that Miles has for his actions that caused injury to others. In this case, it is shown a mere failure to use reasonable care. He was supposed to perform a duty and he didn't. It can be defined as the result of a breach of duty.