Which of the following statements regarding liability doctrines is not true?
A)Under proportionate liability,a defendant's share of damages depends on the degree of fault determined by the judge or jury.
B)Joint and several liability provides more protection to users who experience losses from relying on misstated financial statements.
C)Proportionate liability generally applies to lawsuits filed in federal court.
D)Joint and several liability cannot be applied in class-action lawsuits.

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Joint and several liability can indeed be applied in class-action lawsuits. This doctrine allows a plaintiff to recover all the damages from any of the defendants regardless of their individual share of the liability. This is contrary to the statement in option D, making it the incorrect choice.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Liability Doctrines Is Not