Rosie recently had reconstructive surgery on her face and nose because of a baseball accident. While she was a guest at a hotel, the heel on her shoe became wedged in a hole on an outdoor cement step, causing her to fall and land on her face. Because Rosie's surgery had not fully healed, her injuries were more severe than they would otherwise have been. The hole was caused by the deterioration of the cement. What is Rosie entitled to recover from the hotel?
A) Nothing, the hotel was not negligent in this situation.
B) Only money for the injuries that a person who had not had recent surgery would have sustained.
C) Full compensation for her injuries.
D) Out-of-pocket damages, but not compensation for pain and suffering.

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The hotel was negligent in maintaining its property, as the hole in the cement caused Rosie's fall. Rosie is entitled to full compensation for her injuries, including any damages incurred due to the fact that her surgery had not fully healed.

Rosie Recently Had Reconstructive Surgery on Her Face and Nose