Case: DSC Industrial Supply and Road Rider Supply are
located in North Kitsap Business Park in Seattle, Washington. Both firms are
owned by Paul and Suzanne Marshall. The Marshalls had outstanding commercial
loans from Frontier Bank. The bank dispatched one of its employees, Suzette
Gould, to North Kitsap to “spread Christmas cheer” to the Marshalls as an
expression of appreciation for their business. Approaching the entry to Road
Rider, Gould tripped over a concrete “wheel stop” and fell, suffering a broken
arm and a dislocated elbow. The stop was not clearly visible, it had not been
painted a contrasting color, and it was not marked with a sign. Gould had not
been aware of the stop before she tripped over it. Is North Kitsap liable to
Gould for negligence? Explain.
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