In establishing negligence, even if the defendant owes the plaintiff a duty of care and has breached it, the defendant will not be liable unless the damage suffered by the plaintiff:

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In order for the defendant to be considered liable for negligence, it must be proven that their breach of duty of care was the direct cause of the plaintiff's damage. This is known as the "causation" element of negligence. Therefore, choice A is the correct option. Choices B, C, and D are not relevant to the causation element of negligence.

In Establishing Negligence, Even If the Defendant Owes the Plaintiff