Billy,the diver who had damaged equipment because of the shark incident wants to sue Mike for damages.Which of the following is the most likely result?
A) Billy will win because Mike should have warned him about the occasional appearance of sharks.
B) Billy will lose because Mike had no duty to warn him of anything.
C) Billy will lose because he did not sustain physical injury.
D) Billy will win only if he can establish that he had a contract with Mike whereby Mike agreed to reveal harmful conditions.
E) Billy will win only if he can establish that he did not have insurance to cover the equipment.

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To win a negligence case, the plaintiff must prove four elements: (1) duty, (2) breach of duty, (3) causation, and (4) damages. A plaintiff who can establish all four of these elements is entitled to a recovery.

Billy,the Diver Who Had Damaged Equipment Because of the Shark