Which of the following statements is true?
A) A plaintiff must prove that the defendant's negligent conduct proximately caused harm to a legally protected interest.
B) A defendant has the burden of proof that his negligent conduct did not proximately cause harm.
C) Negligent conduct that is the proximate cause of offensive physical contact results in liability based on social policy.
D) All of these statements are true.

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A is the only statement that accurately reflects the elements of a negligence claim. B is incorrect as the burden of proof generally falls on the plaintiff. C is also incorrect as offensive physical contact is generally considered intentional tort rather than negligence. Therefore, D is incorrect as not all statements are true.

Which of the Following Statements Is True