James Harden and Russell Westbrook enter into a partnership to own a restaurant, namedBrody and the Beard.After work one day Harden was called back to the restaurant to help in the kitchen.He brought his two-year-old son named Houston and let him play in dining room as Harden helped in the kitchen.While Harden was assisting in the back office, Houston wandered into the kitchen and put his hand on one of the commercial ovens and burning his hand badly - potentially causing permanent injuries.Houston's mother filed a lawsuit againstBrody and the Beard, thepartnership and both owners for negligently managing the restaurant and causing the injury to Houston.Westbrook filed a complaint arguing that he was entitled to be reimbursed by Harden for Harden's negligence.

Using theIRAC Method, make a case brief this potential case.As the name suggests, your brief should include --

• Issue:what is the likely legal issue in the case?
• Rule:what rule likely to be applied in the case?
• Application (or Analysis):how should a court apply the relevant rule?
• Conclusion:what will the final ruling or conclusion likely be?