A restaurant was located on the sixth floor of a building. Kim rode the elevator to the floor, intending to have lunch at the restaurant. When the elevator operator opened the door, the elevator was five inches below the floor, creating a step between the elevator and the restaurant floor. While exiting the elevator, Kim struck her foot against the elevator shaft, fell, and was injured. True or false: Kim should have observed the positioning of the elevator; if she sues the hotel for her injuries, her own negligence will negatively impact her recovery.

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Kim should reasonably expect that the elevator will properly position itself at the intended floor, and the hotel has a duty to ensure the safety of its guests. Kim's own negligence is not relevant in determining the hotel's liability for her injuries.

A Restaurant Was Located on the Sixth Floor of a Building