A small business customer slips on a wet floor (due to a slow water leak),falls and breaks an arm.Damages that could potentially be awarded to the customer might include:
A)economic since the customer has a loss of physical abilities.
B)noneconomic since the customer has medical bills.
C)punitive due to the leak.
D)compensatory to cover the cost of repairing the leak.

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Punitive damages may be awarded if the business's negligence in addressing the leak is deemed egregious or reckless.

A Small Business Customer Slips on a Wet Floor (Due