Due to criticism that the proximate cause rule is difficult to understand and apply, some states have replaced it with the:
A) fault factor test
B) considerable factor test
C) substantial factor test
D) ultimate cause rule
E) none of the other choices

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Some states have replaced the proximate cause rule with the substantial factor test, which focuses on whether the defendant's conduct was a substantial factor in causing the plaintiff's injury (rather than just the proximate cause). This test is considered more straightforward and easier to apply than the proximate cause rule.

Due to Criticism That the Proximate Cause Rule Is Difficult