Learned Hand. (United States v. Carroll Towing Co., 159 F.2d 169 (1947).) Common Carrier or Innkeeper Standard of Care In the Hospitality industries, the standard of care is higher, as the Innkeeper is expected to seek out potential danger and prevent it. " Innkeeper/Common Carrier - very high degree of care - liable for slight negligence" See also National Care Standards (Scotland) Care Standards Act 2000 Standard of care in English law General Social Care Council Duty of care Reasonable person References Tort law Medical ethics Legal doctrines and principles Nursing ethics