A Mother Watches Her Child Play on the Street, When

A mother watches her child play on the street, when the child is hit by a car while playing, and the mother files a lawsuit for damages against the driver. Which of the following is true of this case?

A) The mother can claim punitive and actual damages, since the driver is liable for willful and wanton negligence.
B) The mother is liable for punitive damages only and the driver is liable for negligence.
C) The mother can claim a part of damages from the driver under comparative negligence.
D) The driver is liable for assault and battery, and the mother can claim actual damages.
E) The driver will be held liable for proximate causation of the accident.