Lois Collagen had her nose reconfigured by a plastic surgeon. Two days after the surgery she had a nose bleed and noticed that she had an elevated temperature. She did not report this to her doctor. As a result, her nose became badly inflamed and the surgical result was not what she had hoped for. At the trial, the judge found that Lois was 40% responsible for her damages. What is this called?

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The judge finding Lois 40% responsible for her damages is an example of comparative negligence. This means that the plaintiff's damages will be reduced by the percentage of their own negligence.

Lois Collagen Had Her Nose Reconfigured by a Plastic Surgeon