Jenny was asked by hotel security to leave the hotel because she was intoxicated and was bothering guests. She agreed to leave and started walking toward the door. The security guard then grabbed her around the waist and dragged her out the door, causing her injury. True or false: The hotel will be liable to Jenny for her injuries.

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The hotel security guard used excessive force, causing injury to Jenny. The hotel has a duty to protect their guests, but they also have a duty to use reasonable force when removing a guest from the hotel. In this case, the security guard's actions were excessive and therefore, the hotel will be liable for Jenny's injuries.

Jenny Was Asked by Hotel Security to Leave the Hotel