Mr. Stephan next reviews the assumption of risk defense. Which of the following BEST describes assumption of risk?
Edgewood elementary principal Mr. Stephan has asked to meet with the assistant superintendent regarding the recent injury to 4th grader Lindsay Smith during recess. Lindsay was injured while reportedly participating in a tag football game with several 6th grade boys. Two teachers were assigned as recess supervisors but neither one witnessed the accident. Mr. Stephan is to discuss potential defenses to a rumored negligence suit against the district. Mr. Stephan decides to review available defenses.
A. Lindsay assumed a risk when she decided to play tag football with older boys
B. The recess supervisors assumed that the risk of injury to Lindsay was minor since she had played tag football before and had not been injured
C. Lindsay's parents had signed a liability waiver for her to play with older boys
D. The school district assumed a risk when allowing students to participate in recess
A
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