Elton started his own tree trimming business. When a tree limb accidentally fell on a customer’s house, they sued Elton for a million dollars and won. Elton lost everything in the lawsuit—his home, his car, and his life savings. What type of business structure did Elton MOST likely use?

A.
limited liability partnership (LLP)

B.
limited liability company (LLC)

C.
corporation

D.
sole proprietorship