Ubiquitous Enterprises Is a Franchisee of HotPan Chain of Restaurants

Multiple Choice

Ubiquitous Enterprises is a franchisee of HotPan chain of restaurants. One afternoon, Linda, an employee of a HotPan restaurant owned by the franchisee, is mopping the floor. Gary, a customer who enters the restaurant is talking on his cell phone and does not notice Linda mopping the floor. He slips on the wet floor while walking to the counter and is injured. Who among the following is liable for Gary's injuries?

A) HotPan, for not providing a "Caution: Wet Floor!" sign
B) Ubiquitous Enterprises, for not having its own "Caution" sign
C) Linda, for not alerting Gary
D) Gary, for not noticing that the floor was wet