A defendant is not liable for injuries caused by a superseding or intervening event for which he or she is not responsible.

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This is a basic principle in the legal doctrine of causation. If an event occurs after the defendant's actions but is not caused by the defendant's actions, then the defendant is not liable for any resulting injuries or damages. This is known as a superseding or intervening event.

A Defendant Is Not Liable for Injuries Caused by a Superseding