When a plaintiff voluntarily decides to jump from a bridge that led to his or her injury, which of the following defenses should be used to prevent officer liability?

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The plaintiff in this case voluntarily assumed the risk of injury by jumping from the bridge, so the assumption of risk defense can be used to prevent officer liability. The public-duty doctrine, contributory negligence, and sudden peril defenses are not applicable in this scenario.

When a Plaintiff Voluntarily Decides to Jump from a Bridge