A bailee for storage faces the same standard of care of a skilled shopkeeper, that is to say, absolute liability for all foreseeable risks.

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A bailee for storage is typically held to a standard of care that requires them to take reasonable care of the items in storage, not to an absolute liability standard. Absolute liability for all foreseeable risks would apply in very limited situations and is not the general standard for bailees for storage.

A Bailee for Storage Faces the Same Standard of Care