Alex sues Lisa for $60,000 for damages suffered as a result of her negligence because she failed to place a sign on the door of her restaurant warning customers to "Watch Your Step" as they exited the building. A jury awards Alex $40,000 because Alex's intoxication made him 33% responsible for his injuries. Lisa avoided full liability because she showed:
A) comparative negligence
B) intoxicating negligence
C) intervening conduct
D) assumption of risk
E) evil intent

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Lisa was able to avoid full liability because she showed comparative negligence, meaning that Alex was also partly responsible for his injuries due to his intoxication. Therefore, the jury reduced the award by 33% to reflect Alex's degree of responsibility.

Alex Sues Lisa for $60,000 for Damages Suffered as a Result