The Plaintiff in a Product Liability Lawsuit Has Suffered $100

question 21

Multiple Choice

The plaintiff in a product liability lawsuit has suffered $100 worth of damages from an automobile accident.A defect in the manufacture of the plaintiff's vehicle is found to be 70 percent responsible for the accident,while the plaintiff's own negligence is 30 percent responsible.Under the doctrine of comparative negligence,how much would the defendant-the manufacturer of the vehicle-have to pay the plaintiff in damages?

• A) $70
• B) $30
• C) $100
• D) $40

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Definitions:

Bank Deposit

Money placed into a banking institution for safekeeping, which can include savings accounts, checking accounts, and certificates of deposit.

Availability Delay

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Bank Releases

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Collection Time

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