Victoria Ziff drove her large station wagon to work five days a week, giving seven co-employees a round-trip ride and charging each $40 per month. Victoria's state had a "guest" statute and also had a mandatory seat-belt law.
a. In the event of an accident caused by Victoria's negligence, could her riders successfully sue her?
b. Would it make any difference if such a plaintiff was not wearing a seatbelt?

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Victoria Ziff drove her large station wagon to work five days a week, giving seven co-employees a  round-trip ride and charging each $40 per month. Victoria's state had a "guest" statute and also had a mandatory seat-belt law. 
 a. In the event of an accident caused by Victoria's negligence, could her riders successfully sue her? 
b. Would it make any difference if such a plaintiff was not wearing a seatbelt?

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The Answer of Victoria Ziff drove her large station wagon to work five days a week, giving seven co-employees a  round-trip ride and charging each $40 per month. Victoria's state had a "guest" statute and also had a mandatory seat-belt law. 
 a. In the event of an accident caused by Victoria's negligence, could her riders successfully sue her? 
b. Would it make any difference if such a plaintiff was not wearing a seatbelt?

Victoria Ziff Drove Her Large Station Wagon to Work Five