Question

Two cars driven by Frank and Fran collide. The jury determines that the accident was 80% Frank’s fault and 20% Fran’s fault. Fran losses total $100,000. Fran lives in a state that follows comparative negligence. Now, Fran will recover ___________________.

a.$80,000
b.$0
c.$20,000
d.$10,000

Answer 1

$80,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Frank's fault = 80%

Fran's fault = 20%

Total loss of Fran = $100,000

Now, the state follows the comparative negligence

thus,

The Fran will recover the amount = Frank's fault in the total loss of Fran

Thus,

The Fran will recover = 80% of the total loss

or

The Fran will recover = 0.80 × $100,000

or

The Fran will recover = $80,000