Three degrees of negligence recognized in tort law

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Distinguish between the three degrees of negligence recognized in tort law and give examples of each. Be certain to explain the kind of duty of care that attaches to each. Consider the following events: Ben and Jerry were skiing at Big Slope Resort when a predicted winter storm came up. It was Big Slope’s policy to shut down the lift when the winds reached a certain velocity, after having an employee visually inspect each lift chair to make certain all skiers had left. The employee assigned to the life Ben and Jerry were on failed to do this, and Ben and Jerry were stranded for ten hours on the lift in a raging storm. They were suffering from frostbite and other ailments when they were finally rescued. What are the five elements of negligence that Ben and Jerry will have to prove in a negligence suit against Big Slope? In your answer, identify the facts from the problem that satisfy each element, are there weaknesses in their case?

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