Richard, an Engineer, Supervises the Construction of a New Mountainside

Multiple Choice

Richard, an engineer, supervises the construction of a new mountainside roadway. When the road collapses in a landslide due to faulty grading, Richard is sued by motorists and hikers injured in the collapse. As a professional engineer, Richard is held to the same standard of care as

A) ordinary persons.
B) other engineers.
C) other professionals, including doctors, dentists, and lawyers.
D) those injured in the collapse of the bridge.