Mike Checked into a Hotel in a State That Has

Multiple Choice

Mike checked into a hotel in a state that has a typical innkeeper statute.The hotel clerk notified Mike that a safe was available for his valuables.Mike decided against using the safe,because he does not trust hotel employees.Mike hid an expensive watch and cash in a drawer and went out to dinner.When he came back,the watch and cash were gone.Which of the following is true?

A) The hotel is not responsible for the loss, unless Mike can prove that a hotel employee stole the items.
B) The hotel is not responsible for the loss.
C) The hotel is responsible for the loss, unless the hotel can prove Mike failed to make reasonable efforts to hide the items.
D) The hotel is responsible for the loss, unless the hotel can prove that a hotel employee did not take the items.
E) The hotel is responsible for the loss, but only to a maximum amount of $500.