Peter has sued Calista and Lailani for negligence.The evidence indicates that Peter's injury was caused by the combined effect of negligent acts by himself,Calista,and Lailani.That injury would not have occurred at all if any one of the three parties had acted carefully.The judge held that Calista and Lailani are jointly and severally liable.The judge also apportioned responsibility for the injury on the following basis: Peter 60 percent,Calista 30 percent,and Lailani 10 percent.The value of the loss that Peter suffered as a result of his injury is $100 000.Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) Peter can collect a total of $100 000 from Calista and Lailani.
B) Peter can collect $40 000 from Lailani.
C) Peter cannot collect any damages from either Calista or Lailani because he was responsible for more than half of the loss that he suffered.
D) Peter can collect $60 000 from Calista.
E) Peter can collect $60 000 from Calista and Lailani combined.
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