Aisha suffered a stroke after consuming allergy medicine manufactured by Upsilon Inc.The evidence indicates that the stroke was caused by the combined effect of the medicine and Aisha's poor diet.The evidence also indicates that the stroke would not have occurred unless both of those factors were present.Finally,the evidence indicates that the medicine was 40 percent to blame for the stroke,while Aisha's poor diet was 60 percent to blame.The court held that Upsilon negligently failed to warn Aisha of the risk that its medicine could cause a stroke to people who have a diet like Aisha.If the total value of Aisha's losses is $100 000,she will be entitled to receive $100 000 from Upsilon.

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The court held Upsilon negligent for failing to warn Aisha of the risk of stroke caused by its medicine in people with a poor diet. The evidence shows that the stroke was caused by the combined effect of the medicine and Aisha's poor diet, with the medicine being 40% to blame and her diet being 60% to blame. As Aisha suffered losses valued at $100,000, she will be entitled to receive the same amount from Upsilon. Therefore, the statement is true.

Aisha Suffered a Stroke After Consuming Allergy Medicine Manufactured by Upsilon