Let's assume that Betsy decides to sue the Acme Ladder Company because it turns out the ladder has a defect that loosens the steps after a period of time.

Betsy finds it easy to establish a duty of care. Acme has a duty to all foreseeable victims of its product defects, and they breached that duty by making a step that loosens too quickly.

What is the next thing Betsy must prove to claim that Acme was negligent?

Select an option from the choices below and click Submit.

Actual and proximate cause

File a motion to dismiss

Intent to commit the tort