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 because the customer has a loss of physical abilities.
B) noneconomic because 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 might be awarded if the business's negligence in addressing the leak is deemed egregious or reckless, serving as a punishment and deterrent.

A Small Business Customer Slips on a Wet Floor (Due