Lucy Brought Her Badly Stained Persian Rug in to Be

Lucy brought her badly stained Persian rug in to be cleaned. The cleaners gave her a receipt in which a clause disclaimed all liability for damage arising from normal handling. When Lucy returned for the rug, it was in an advanced state of deterioration. The cleaners claimed it was exempted from damages by its written disclaimer. The courts would

A) exempt the cleaners from liability based on the exemption clause.
B) side with Lucy's claim for damages.
C) explain why the exemption clause would not apply.
D) require a reasonable explanation as to why the damage was not the result of negligence.
E) interpret the clause most strongly against the plaintiff.