Which statement best defines negligence in tort liability for a lead inspector?

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Negligence in tort liability means failing to fulfill the duty to exercise the standard of care a reasonably prudent lead inspector would in the same situation. A lead inspector owes clients and occupants a duty to perform inspections with proper skill, follow established methods and regulations, document findings accurately, and clearly communicate hazards. When that duty is breached—by missing lead hazards, using improper techniques, or not inspecting areas that should be checked—the breach can cause harm. If that harm results from the breach, the inspector can be liable for negligence. This is about a failure to exercise due care, not intentional harm. The inspector’s employment status doesn’t determine negligence, and a third-party lawsuit for unrelated damages isn’t what defines negligence.