A 70-year-old woman,while 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 (back bone).In an action by her against the company that was responsible for maintaining the escalator,the defendant company would argue which of the following for its best defence?
A)provocation
B)There were no damages suffered.
C)It was not below the standard of care.
D)It did not owe her a duty of care.
E)qualified privilege

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The best defense for the defendant company would be that it was not below the standard of care. They could argue that they regularly maintained the escalator and ensured that it was in good working condition, and that the incident was caused solely by the woman's own negligence. This argument would focus on the absence of any negligence on their part and demonstrate that they had not breached their duty of care towards the woman.

A 70-Year-Old Woman,while Using the Escalator at the Airport,dropped a Glove.When