Caitlin's room was on the ninth floor of a hotel. One night she wanted some exercise, so she walked to her room rather than take the elevator. The stairs on one of the upper floors were cluttered with housekeeping supplies. Caitlin tried unsuccessfully to avoid them and fell, hurting herself. She sued the hotel for injuries. Which of the following is a true statement?

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The hotel was negligent for leaving clutter on the stairs, which caused Caitlin's injuries. It is the hotel's responsibility to ensure the safety of their guests on all areas of the property, including stairways. Caitlin's decision to walk up the stairs instead of taking the elevator does not contribute to her injuries, and the fact that the clutter was on an upper flight of stairs is not a valid defense for the hotel's negligence.

Caitlin's Room Was on the Ninth Floor of a Hotel