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According to the neighbor principle,"a defendant owes a duty of care to anyone who might be reasonably affected by the defendant's conduct.what are the limits of the theory?

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The limits of the neighbor principle are that it only applies to foreseeable risks and harms. It does not apply to unforeseeable risks or harms, and it does not impose an absolute duty of care on the defendant. Additionally, the neighbor principle does not apply to intentional or reckless conduct.
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