A postal worker slipped and fell on a garden hose that had been left across the entrance sidewalk of Ellen's home. Later that same day, Susan, who was coming by to attend a lingerie party at Ellen's home, slipped and fell on the same hose. Ellen was aware of the postman's injuries, but made no attempt to remove the hose. As to Susan's injuries

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A postal worker slipped and fell on a garden hose that had been left across the entrance sidewalk of Ellen's home. Later that same day, Susan, who was coming by to attend a lingerie party at Ellen's home, slipped and fell on the same hose. Ellen was aware of the postman's injuries, but made no attempt to remove the hose. As to Susan's injuries

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Ellen is probably liable for negligence because she was aware of the dangerous condition (the garden hose) and failed to correct it before Susan, who was invited to her home for a party (making her a business invitee), was injured. This failure to act breaches the duty of care owed to invitees to ensure their safety.

A Postal Worker Slipped and Fell on a Garden Hose