Pat and Sally Started a Charcoal Fire for Sally's Backyard

question 44

Multiple Choice

Pat and Sally started a charcoal fire for Sally's backyard barbecue and left it uncovered.Then Sally went into the kitchen to make hamburger patties.While Sally was inside, Pat backed up to catch a football and hit the grill, knocking the coals onto his feet.In a modified comparative negligence state, who is liable?

• A)Sally is liable for ALL of Pat's injuries.
• B)If Sally is found negligent, Sally is liable for a proportionate share of Pat's injuries unless Pat's negligence was as great as or greater than Sally's.
• C)Sally is not liable for any of Pat's injuries.
• D)Sally is liable for Pat's injuries only if Pat was more negligent than Sally.

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