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On а Fridаy аfternооn in Riverside Cоunty, Maria Lopez, age 52, was driving home from work. The posted speed limit was 35 mph, but Maria was running late to pick up her grandson from school and was traveling 50 mph. At the same time, Trident Construction, Inc. (“Trident”) was performing a commercial renovation near an intersection. Trident employees were under strict orders to keep all construction debris within a fenced boundary. Despite this, a worker, Kyle, stacked several heavy concrete pavers just outside the fenced area on a sloped edge adjacent to the public roadway. Throughout the day, passing cars vibrated the ground. Around 4:30 p.m., one of the pavers shifted down the slope and slid partially into the roadway, protruding approximately two feet into the right-hand lane. Kyle saw the paver slide earlier that afternoon but did nothing because he was trying to finish up early and assumed drivers would see and just go around it. As Maria approached the intersection, she did not see the paver in time. Her car struck the concrete block, causing her vehicle to veer left and collide head-on with a parked utility truck. Maria suffered multiple fractures, internal bleeding, and a severe head injury. Emergency responders transported her to a nearby hospital, where she remained conscious but in critical condition for five days, undergoing several surgeries. During her hospitalization, Maria experienced extreme pain, required continuous sedation, and expressed fear about her declining condition. On the fifth day, she went into cardiac arrest from complications related to her internal injuries and was pronounced dead. Maria is survived by her husband, Alan, and two adult children. A traffic investigation concluded that Maria’s excessive speed and momentary distraction contributed to the crash (40% fault) and Trident’s negligent placement and failure to secure the pavers was the primary cause (60% fault). Trident Construction carries a $1 million liability insurance policy, which is the only collectible source of recovery because the company is otherwise insolvent. David, acting as personal representative of Maria’s estate, brings claims against Trident Construction. Discuss all claims and defenses.