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Legal Standing and Ripeness

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While walking through a grocery store, Janet encountered a broken jar of tomato sauce and carefully stepped around the spill. Later that evening, she considered the potential injuries she might have sustained had she slipped. Does Janet have a valid legal claim against the grocery store?
ANo, because Janet did not witness who caused the spill.
BYes, under the case and controversy clause, the spilled sauce constitutes a controversial issue.
CNo, because Janet did not suffer an actual injury, the case is not ripe.
DYes, she has standing because she was exposed to a potential injury.
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