Stoney Canyon penitentiary is located near the town of Elmwood.One evening a guard employed at the jail failed to properly secure one of the gates near an exercise field.As a result,an inmate escaped and went on a crime spree.Having regard to issues of proximity,foreseeability,and policy reasons,which of the following claimants would be least likely to succeed in a court action against the guard and/or the jail?

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The gas station owner's claim is least likely to succeed as the incident occurred two months later and 250 km away from the jail. This creates an issue of proximity and foreseeability. It would be difficult to prove that the guard or jail could have anticipated that the escaped inmate would travel that far away and commit a crime. Additionally, policy reasons would also be a factor as it would be unfair to hold the guard or jail responsible for crimes committed by the inmate so long after the escape.

Stoney Canyon Penitentiary Is Located near the Town of Elmwood