In a state that has a comparative negligence statute, a jury determined that the plaintiff has sustained damages of $50,000 and that the percentages of fault are plaintiff 40 percent negligent, defendant 60 percent negligent.What would be the plaintiff's award of damages in this case?

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Under a comparative negligence statute, the plaintiff's award is reduced by their percentage of fault. Since the plaintiff is 40 percent at fault, they can recover 60 percent of the damages, which is $30,000 (60 percent of $50,000).

In a State That Has a Comparative Negligence Statute, a Jury