Sameera, an employee who worked in one of the retail outlets in a mall, slipped and fell on a patch of ice in the mall parking lot on her way to work. She injured herself and then sued the owners of the mall for damages. The mall owners appealed to the WSIB, arguing that she was eligible for WSIB benefits. The parking lot was a common area owned by the malls management company. The employee had parked in the portion of the lot designated by the employer for employees.

a. Why would the mall owners want Sameeras injury to be covered by the WSIB?

b. In your opinion, is Sameera eligible for WSIB benefits in these circumstances? Explain your answer.