Prominent signs declare a beach closed because of pollution. A swimmer who ignores the signs and later is hospitalized with an infection sues the owner of the beach. What defense does the owner have?

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The owner of the beach could use the defense of assumption of risk because the signs clearly declared the beach closed due to pollution, and the swimmer chose to ignore them and swim anyway, knowing the potential risks.

Prominent Signs Declare a Beach Closed Because of Pollution