Erin Left Her Checkbook and Wallet on Her Desk During

Erin left her checkbook and wallet on her desk during lunch hour.Carl Cryer wrote out a check payable to himself and signed Erin's name.He then indorsed the check "Carl Cryer" and cashed it at First Federal Bank.Can Erin get the money back?

A) Yes, since her name was forged.
B) Yes, because the bank is estopped from asserting a defense.
C) No, because her name is on the check.
D) No, Erin is precluded from asserting the defense of forgery because her negligence substantially contributed to the making of the unauthorized signature.

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