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

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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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