Quibble Company's liabilities exceed its assets. Quibble hires Roo & Slay, an accounting firm, to prepare a balance sheet. Through Roo & Slay's negligent omissions, the sheet shows a net worth. Town Bank relies on the balance sheet to make a loan to Quibble. When Quibble defaults, Town files a suit against Roo & Slay. Under the Restatement rule, Roo & Slay is most likely
A. liable because Roo & Slay owed a duty of care to Quibble.
B. liable because Roo & Slay owed a duty to any foreseeable user.
C. liable if Roo & Slay knew that Town would rely on the balance sheet.
D. not liable because Roo & Slay and Town were not in privity.
Answer: C
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