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

question 96

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 pure comparative negligence state, who is liable?

• A) Sally is liable for ALL of Pat's injuries.
• B) Sally is liable for Pat's injuries in proportion to the degree of fault or negligence found against her.
• 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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