Megan hired Landscaping Company $($LC$),$ an independent contractor, to clear weeds from her property through a "controlled burn." LC failed to check the weather report on the day of the burn. After LC set extensive fires, the wind began blowing steadily. The fires burned out of control and destroyed a home on the adjoining property.

Which one of the following rules prevents Megan from avoiding liability for the destruction of the neighboring home?

Available answer options

Select only one option

A

Landscaping is a skilled profession and the retention of a skilled professional creates the liability.

B

The retention of a landscaping company to burn weeds creates a nondelegable duty.

C

Liability of those hiring independent contractors cannot be avoided for inherently dangerous activity.

D

Those who hire independent contractors are liable for the independent contractor's acts.