Which of the following would constitute as an example of negligence per se?
A) Mellissa not checking if the new pair of jeans she bought was already defective
B) Stella receiving a consignment of books that were damaged during shipment
C) Matt buying a refrigerator that did not meet statutory safety requirements
D) Shelton hurting himself with a drill because of a faulty lever

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Negligence per se refers to the violation of a statute or regulation that results in harm to an individual. In this case, Matt purchasing a refrigerator that does not meet safety requirements would constitute as negligence per se because the safety requirements were established by statute.

Which of the Following Would Constitute as an Example of Negligence