Addy hired Cora to work as a store clerk in Addy's new downtown Charleston boutique shop. Cleaning up after her shift, Cora dropped a heavy metal box that left a crack in the marble staircase. Cora negligently left the crack unrepaired and did not put up any warning signs. Eleanora, a customer in the boutique, tripped over the crack on the staircase and suffered severe injuries. Who is liable for this accident?

Question $16$ options:

Addy is liable for the accident under the doctrine of respondeat superior

Cora is liable for committing an intentional tort

Addy is liable for the accident under direct liability

No one is liable because it is just an accident