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Jake hired Sam to work as a janitor in Jake's apartment building, a position where Jake had a high degree of physical control over Sam. During his first week on the job, Sam was negligent through no fault of Jake. He left a slippery, wet floor without putting up a warning or roping off the wet area. Martha slipped and fell on this wet floor. If Jake is liable for this accident, what is the source of his liability?

Multiple Choice

• Strict liability.

• Negligence liability.

• Direct liability.

• Respondeat superior.

• Misrepresentation liability.