Comparative Liability Cases

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What principle is applied when determining fault in comparative liability?

Joint Liability

Contributory Negligence

Proportional Fault (correct)

None of the above

In a pure comparative negligence state, a plaintiff who is 90% at fault can recover what percentage of damages?

0%

10% (correct)

90%

50%

Under modified comparative negligence, the '51% bar rule' means:

A plaintiff can't recover if they are 51% or more at fault (correct)

A plaintiff can recover even if 51% at fault

Only applies if both parties are equally at fault

None of the above

What is a key difference between comparative and contributory negligence?

In contributory negligence, any fault bars recovery Signup and view all the answers

What type of damages are typically reduced based on the plaintiff's percentage of fault?

Economic damages Signup and view all the answers

Which of these states follows the pure comparative negligence rule?

California Signup and view all the answers

Comparative negligence is most commonly applied in which type of law?

Tort Law Signup and view all the answers

In comparative negligence, how is a plaintiff's recovery affected if they were texting while driving and got injured?

Recovery is reduced by the plaintiff’s fault percentage Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining fault in comparative negligence?

The severity of the injury Signup and view all the answers

What is the '50% bar rule' in comparative negligence?

Plaintiff recovers only if less than 50% at fault Signup and view all the answers

In a car accident case under comparative negligence, if a plaintiff is found 30% at fault, how is their damage award of $100,000 adjusted?

Reduced to $70,000 Signup and view all the answers

Does the concept of comparative negligence apply in all U.S. states?

No, some states use contributory negligence Signup and view all the answers

Under comparative negligence, who determines the percentage of fault?

The judge or the jury Signup and view all the answers

In product liability cases under comparative negligence, if a plaintiff's misuse contributed to the harm, what happens?

The plaintiff’s damages may be reduced Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the Li v. Yellow Cab Co. decision have on California's negligence law?

Introduced the concept of pure comparative negligence Signup and view all the answers

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