Three friends Pinocchio, Ralph, and Hercules go on a skydiving trip. When they arrive at the location, each person signs a waiver form, and they are each assigned a diving instructor to train them on safety protocols. Pinocchio and Ralph's instructors do a great job in providing proper training. Hercules' instructor forgets to tell Hercules when to pull the parachute. During the jump, Pinocchio ignores the safety training and does something reckless that leads to significant injuries. Ralph follows the protocols but is still injured with minor injuries upon landing. Hercules does not pull his parachute at the right time and sustains significant injuries. However, Hercules, was using the skydive as an opportunity to trespass onto someone's property undetected. Pinocchio, Ralph, and Hercules all sue the skydiving company for negligence. Please answer the following questions.

A) What are the four elements that Pinocchio, Ralph, and Hercules will need to prove for the skydiving company to be liable?

B) In Pinocchio's situation, he is suing for $100,000 in damages. What defense should the skydiving company use to escape liability? If the court finds Pinocchio is 75% responsible for his own injuries, then how much in dollars will the skydiving company be required to pay Pinocchio in damages?

C) In Ralph's situation, what defence should the skydiving company use to escape liability?

D) In Hercules' situation, what defence should the skydiving company use to escape liability? What can Hercules say in trial to be successful in his negligence claim?

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