If Dan’s claims Pat was comparatively negligent, and the jurisdiction maintains a rule of pure comparative fault, which of the following statements is accurate?
A. Because Pat was an invitee to whom Dan’s owed a duty of protection, any carelessness on Pat’s part will not reduce her recovery.
B. Because Pat recognized the danger of pulling out a jar from the stack, she cannot recover whether or not her action was unreasonable.
C. If Pat failed to use reasonable care for her own safety, and her conduct was a substantial factor in causing the display to fall, the jury may reduce her award.
D. If Pat failed to exercise reasonable care for her own safety, and her conduct was a substantial factor in causing the display to fall, Pat can only recover if her fault was less than that of Bob and Dan’s.
Answer:C
If Dan’s claims Pat was comparatively negligent, and the jurisdiction maintains a rule of pure comparative fault, which of the following statements is accurate?
A. Because Pat was an invitee to whom Dan’s owed a duty of protection, any carelessness on Pat’s part will not reduce her recovery. B. Because Pat recognized the danger of pulling out a jar from the stack, she cannot recover whether or not her action was unreasonable. C. If Pat failed to use reasonable care for her own safety, and her conduct was a substantial factor in causing the display to fall, the jury may reduce her award. D. If Pat failed to exercise reasonable care for her own safety, and her conduct was a substantial factor in causing the display to fall, Pat can only recover if her fault was less than that of Bob and Dan’s.