In a garage policy, which scenario would NOT be covered under the liability section?

In the context of a garage policy, coverage under the liability section is generally focused on incidents that result from the operations of the garage and its responsibility toward customers or third parties. The scenario involving the customer’s car being damaged by a falling tree does not typically fall under liability coverage because it is considered an event that is not directly related to the garage's operations, management, or maintenance of the premises. This type of damage is often categorized as an "act of God" or an environmental event, which generally is excluded from liability claims as it is not a result of negligence or direct action by the garage owner.

In contrast, the other scenarios presented involve interactions or actions where the garage owner's responsibilities or negligence can be directly tied to the incident:

• The customer slipping and falling on a wet floor would be a classic case of premises liability, where the garage may have failed to maintain a safe environment.

• The brake shoes causing a crash would implicate the garage's responsibility regarding service quality and the proper installation of parts, which the liability section of the policy covers.

• An injury caused by an independent contractor relates to the operations involving the garage’s interactions with third parties, which liability coverage would likely address.

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