In a state that does not require employers to carry worker's compensation insurance, an accident

happens. At a construction site, a worker slips on ice that has accumulated on a plank that workers
have used to get from one floor to another. The worker sues the employer for negligence and will win
unless the employer argues that

A) the worker can recover only if there is negligence per se
B) the employee has failed to make out a prima facie case
C) this was not willful, wanton or reckless conduct
D) the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur applies


B

Legal Studies & Paralegal

You might also like to view...

Under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, when serving a corporation, proper service is made on?

A. any employee.? B. ?the CEO only. C. ?an agent. D. ?corporate headquarters.

Legal Studies & Paralegal

Which of the following is one of the main elements of the Clean Water Act?

A. National effluent standards set by the EPA for each industry B. Water quality standards set by the states under EPA supervision C. Special provisions for toxic chemicals and for oil spills D. All of these choices are correct.

Legal Studies & Paralegal

If one party to a custody case resides in New York and the other party is in another state, the statute that applies is the ___________________________________________________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Legal Studies & Paralegal

The body of an opinion letter usually includes which of the following components?

A. Facts B. An answer C. A table of authorities D. A preliminary statement E. All of the above F. Answers a and b above G. Answers a, b, and d above

Legal Studies & Paralegal