My client clearly announced which chili was spicy and which was mild. Everyone else at the lunch understood the instructions perfectly. It is unreasonable to hold my client responsible for her aunt's failure to pay attention. The aunt's medical condition was a result of her own negligence, not malice or intent on the part of my client.
The defendant knowingly served chili that was dangerously spicy, creating a foreseeable risk of harm. While she claims to have made an announcement, the fact remains that her aunt suffered a severe reaction requiring hospitalization. A reasonable person would have labeled the pots clearly, especially given the extreme heat of the chili. Her failure to take adequate precautions constitutes negligence, warranting financial compensation to the victim.
The defendant did provide a verbal warning about the chili's spiciness, which most guests heeded. However, the extreme reaction of the aunt suggests the chili's heat level was beyond what a reasonable person would expect, potentially bordering on reckless. While the aunt bears some responsibility for not paying attention, the defendant could have prevented the incident with clearer labeling. Therefore, the aunt is mostly at fault, but the grandma also has some responsibility.