In Wassell v. Adams, the plaintiff was 97% responsible for the attack she suffered in a hotel room. As a result, the jury awarded her 3% of an $850,000 verdict, or $25,500. This action reflects which of the following legal doctrines?

Comparative negligence

Question

Social Studies

Emery Poole

3 June, 10:47

In Wassell v. Adams, the plaintiff was 97% responsible for the attack she suffered in a hotel room. As a result, the jury awarded her 3% of an $850,000 verdict, or $25,500. This action reflects which of the following legal doctrines?

Comparative negligence

+2

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Zaire Bird · Answer 1

The correct answer is : Comparative negligence & would recover 3%

Explanation:

It is a law that determines the responsibility and damages based on negligence when an accident is presented. It is a principle that applies to casualty insurance in certain states. It analyzes the percentage of fault of each party involved and how their actions contributed to it.

In Wassell v. Adams, the plaintiff was 97% responsible for the attack she suffered in a hotel room. As a result, the jury awarded her 3% of an $850,000 verdict, or $25,500. This action reflects which of the following legal doctrines?Comparative negligence

In Wassell v. Adams, the plaintiff was 97% responsible for the attack she suffered in a hotel room. As a result, the jury awarded her 3% of an $850,000 verdict, or $25,500. This action reflects which of the following legal doctrines?

Comparative negligence