12 Questions
What type of standard of care does Louisiana law place upon elevator owners?
High degree of care
What must the utility of the Tower's elevators be balanced against?
The likelihood and magnitude of harm
What did the State pose as in this case?
Owner of a malfunctioning elevator
What is the main consideration in determining the risk of harm in the context described?
The likelihood and magnitude of harm
What type of function do the Tower's elevators serve according to the text?
Indispensable societal function
What does a malfunctioning elevator quickly become according to Louisiana law?
'A dangerous instrumental'
What is the primary duty of an elevator owner?
To protect individuals from dangers associated with elevator use
What is included in the owner's duty to keep an elevator safe?
Discovering if the elevator is in an unreasonably dangerous condition
Why did the State have a heightened degree of care regarding the Tower's malfunctioning elevators?
The elevators were malfunctioning and dangerous
What action should an owner take if an elevator is unreasonably dangerous?
Label or mark the elevator to warn users
Why do pedestrians not ordinarily anticipate irregularities in elevators?
Because they are not used to encountering elevator defects
What happens if an elevator's defective condition is open and obvious to all users?
The defect may not be unreasonably dangerous
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