can reasonably be expected to take precautions against contacting them.”). When Nikkei reenergized the line, it also locked up the switchgear. The danger arose only when Little Sioux used the penta-head wrench to gain access to the switchgear and allowed an untrained worker (McCormick) to work on it without first turning the power off. B. “Assumed Duty.” Next, we turn to the question whether Konwinski’s affidavit changes the case. We believe it does not. Iowa and other jurisdictions recognize the concept of an “assumed duty.” See Wright v. Brooke Grp. Ltd., 652 N.W.2d 159, 177-78 (Iowa 2002); see also Restatement (Second) of Torts § 323, at 135 (1965). That is, a duty can be imposed on a defendant who “undertakes” to render a service to another. See Wright, 652 N.W.2d at 177-78 (<HOLDING>). But Nikkei did not undertake to do anything
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