Michael wanted to try out his new hand gun.He set up a target in his back yard for firing practice.Stella's house,which is located on the lot directly behind Michael's property,happened to be directly in the line of fire.Michael's first shot missed the target and the bullet crashed through Stella's kitchen window,striking and seriously injuring her.Which of the following legal theories would be best for Stella's attorney to use in a lawsuit against Michael?
A)doctrine of unintentional tort
B)doctrine of proximate cause
C)res ipsa loquitur
D)gross negligence

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Gross negligence is the most applicable legal theory in this scenario because Michael's actions of firing a gun in his backyard without ensuring the safety of those beyond his target demonstrate a severe lack of care that a reasonable person would exercise in similar circumstances.

Michael Wanted to Try Out His New Hand Gun