Patrick sues Derek for negligence.During the trial,it is determined that Patrick's negligence was 40 percent responsible for his injury,and Derek's negligence was 60 percent responsible.Patrick's losses total $10,000.Under a pure comparative negligence system,Patrick will recover:
A)nothing.
B)$4,000.
C)$6,000.
D)$10,000.

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According to the comparative negligence formula,a plaintiff's recovery is equal to the defendant's percentage share of the negligence causing the injury multiplied by the plaintiff's proven damages.Under a pure system,courts apply the preceding formula regardless of the plaintiff's and the defendant's percentage shares of the negligence.

Patrick Sues Derek for Negligence