[atoav]

If my elevator manufacturer sent me a note about my elevator wire, but says I have to not do anything, because it is probably nothing my number 1 question would be:

Why did you need to tell me about the wire then?

The answer is an attempt to transfer the liability to me. The liability for a thing they think could happen, but didn't tell me about.

[jacquesm]

That's a very astute observation, I had not clued in to this and I'll be looking for that pattern from now on. Thank you.

[butvacuum]

It is, unfortunately, a thing. And, far more common than most realize. Responsibility hot potatoe sucks.