Reference no: EM133515758

Angelo Ocello during a business trip, makes a reservation at the Virgo Inn in Winnipeg, MB. When he arrives at the reception desk to check-in, he voices his concerns about the safety of a valuable laptop that he needs to leave in his room for the first night. The receptionist at the front desk reassures Mr. Ocello that the hotel is up to the highest standards of security and the rooms are safe. The day after, when Mr. Ocello returns to his room, the laptop has disappeared. reports the loss of his object (value of $ 2,500) and submit a claim for the loss to the Inn Management. Based on the facts as outlined above:

1. What rule is applicable to this Case study: Common Law liability rule or the Ontario Statutory Limitation?

2. (Based on your previous choice, provide an answer to only one of the two following questions):

If you choose the Common Law liability rule, why is the hotel fully responsible if the mistake was made by the receptionist?

If you choose to apply Ontario Statutory Limitations, how much would you pay the guest for his loss?