{"iri":"https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R8Hs98hbvGXbyLnjZcTg1QR","label":"Duty of Care","sub_class_of":["https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RDYMSvTzMQvR5oJWYzguyJW"],"parent_class_of":[],"is_defined_by":null,"see_also":[],"comment":null,"deprecated":false,"preferred_label":"Standard of Care","alternative_labels":[],"translations":{},"hidden_label":null,"definition":"Duty of care is a legal obligation requiring individuals and organizations to adhere to a standard of reasonable care while performing acts that could foreseeably harm others. This duty ensures that actions or omissions do not result in injury or damage to other parties.","examples":["Corporate Director’s Duty To Company: A director must make decisions with the same care an ordinarily prudent person in a similar position would use, focusing on the company's best interests.","Landowner’s Duty To Visitors: A property owner must ensure that their property is safe for visitors and take reasonable steps to prevent injuries.","Manufacturer’s Duty Of Care: A manufacturer must ensure that products are safe for consumer use and provide adequate warnings of potential hazards.","Medical Professional’s Duty To Patients: A doctor must provide treatment that meets the standard of care expected in the medical community to avoid harm to patients.","Teacher’s Duty To Students: A teacher must provide a safe learning environment and act with reasonable care to prevent harm to students."],"notes":[],"history_note":null,"editorial_note":null,"in_scheme":null,"identifier":null,"description":null,"source":null,"country":null}