One day as Nolan was speaking with one of his customers a shriek went up from the other side of the restaurant. When he rushed over, he found that one of his customers had spilled hot tea on her arm. If this customer was so inclined, she could ________ and the court would likely find in her favor.
A) sue Nolan and Sadie for breach of contract
B) sue them for negligence
C) sue them under statutory law
D) She can do nothing about this except not go to the restaurant ever again.

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Negligence, in tort law, deals with behavior that causes unintentional harm or injury.
McDonald's was sued in a similar situation when a patron spilled hot coffee on herself and sued.

One Day as Nolan Was Speaking with One of His