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Trine is a judge deciding a negligence case.In the case,the defendant says that they had a commercial relationship with the plaintiff and that she knew the plaintiff was relying on her statements,but claims she had no idea that her actions would injure the plaintiff.Trine is worried that this decision may prompt others to sue for the same thing.Which of the following is false?


A) The suit does not pass the test of reasonable foreseeability if the defendant acted as a reasonable person would.
B) The suit passes the test of proximity,but only if a direct causal connection is established.
C) The suit passes the test of policy,but only if it doesn't interfere with political decisions.
D) If the action was a professional statement,the plaintiff can only recover economic losses.
E) If the defendant is part of a professional association,the plaintiff should also sue the association.

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