Roy was doing repair work in the apartment of Melinda.He saw a deep crack in the floor but did not repair it at the time.Later while doing ceiling work,his ladder got stuck in the crack and he injured himself.Can he recover damages from Melinda?

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In the above case,Roy cannot recover for injuries that could be easily avoided.Plaintiffs who have been injured by a breach of contract have a duty to mitigate (avoid or minimize)the damages they suffer if they can do so without undue risk,expense,or humiliation.

Roy Was Doing Repair Work in the Apartment of Melinda