The plaintiff must prove that the defendant's negligent conduct proximately caused harm to a legally protected interest in order to have a valid negligence action.

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In a negligence action, the plaintiff must establish that the defendant's breach of duty (negligent conduct) was the proximate cause of the harm suffered, which affected a legally protected interest, such as personal safety or property.

The Plaintiff Must Prove That the Defendant's Negligent Conduct Proximately