A city ordinance in rock ridge strictly forbids the


A city ordinance in Rock Ridge strictly forbids the manufacturing of pesticides within the city limits in order to reduce the risk of harm to its citizens. The ordinance expressly states that manufacturing of pesticides within city limits is considered negligence per se. In violation of this ordinance, Lamar Chemicals begins production of a highly potent pesticide at its new Rock Ridge facility. Assume that there are provable damages, which of the following statements is the most correct as to Lamar Chemical's liability to Plaintiff under the ordinance?

Options:

1) Lamar may be held liable for negligence per se and Plaintiff does not have to prove that Lamar breached a duty owed to him.

2) Lamar may be held liable for negligence per se if Plaintiff can prove it breached a duty owed.

3) Lamar may only be held liable for foreseeable damages so far removed from its facility.

4) Lamar cannot be held liable for negligence per se simply for violating an ordinance.

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