Bernie, an architect, lives in a state where there is comparative negligence. While he is inspecting a construction site for a large building he designed, he is injured with a worker drops a hammer from two stories up. Bernie was not wearing a safety helmet at the time. Bernie sues the construction company. The jury concludes that Bernie suffered $100,000 in damages. The jury also believes that Bernie was 30% liable for the accident and the construction company was 70% liable. What is the Outcome?

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Answer Bernie wins 70000 as damages Explanation Under the tort law the approach taken ha... View the full answer