Danica was injured as a result of an accident that also involved Elmer and Lloyd.The judge found that all three parties had acted carelessly,and that Elmer and Lloyd were jointly and severally liable.The judge also found that Danica was 50 percent to blame for her injuries,while Elmer was 30 percent to blame and Lloyd was 20 percent to blame.The losses caused by Danica's injuries are valued at $100 000.Danica may be able to recover more than $30 000 from Elmer if Lloyd is unable to pay anything because of his extreme poverty.

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Since Elmer and Lloyd were found jointly and severally liable, Danica can recover the full amount of $100,000 from either Elmer or Lloyd, or a combination of both. Since Elmer was found to be 30% to blame and Lloyd was found to be 20% to blame, it is possible that Elmer may have to pay more than $30,000 if Lloyd is unable to contribute anything due to his poverty.

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