A 70-year-old woman,using the escalator at the airport,dropped a glove.When she attempted to pick it up,she lost her balance and fell.As a result of the accident,she suffered a fractured vertebra (spine-bone).In an action by her against the company that had the responsibility of maintaining the escalator,the defendant company would argue which of the following for its best defence?

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The defendant company would argue that it was not below the standard of care in maintaining the escalator. This means that they took all reasonable measures to ensure the safety of the escalator, and the accident was not a result of their negligence. The other choices are not applicable as the defendant company had a duty of care towards the woman, there were damages suffered, there is no indication of provocation, and qualified privilege does not apply in this case.

A 70-Year-Old Woman,using the Escalator at the Airport,dropped a Glove