*
     * @param t the Throwable to add
     */
    public void addFailure(final Throwable t) {
        failures.add(t);
    }

    /**
     * Checks if there are any failures recorded.
     *
     * @return true if there is at least one failure, false otherwise
     */
    public boolean hasFailure() {
        return !failures.isEmpty();
    }

    /**
     * Returns the list of failures.