Question

The plaintiff in a product liability lawsuit has suffered $100,000 worth of damages from an automobile accident. A defect in manufacture of the plaintiff's vehicle is found to be 60 percent responsible for the accident, while the plaintiff's own negligence is 40 percent responsible. Under the doctrine of contributory negligence, how much would the defendantthe manufacturer of the vehiclehave to pay the plaintiff in damages?

Answer 1

Answer:

$60,000

Explanation:

Data provided in the question:

Damages suffered by Plaintiff from an automobile accident = $100,000

Responsibility of manufacturer in the accident = 60 percent

Responsibility of plaintiff in the accident = 40%

Now,

Under the doctrine of contributory negligence

The manufacturer will pay

= Damages suffered × Responsibility of manufacturer

= $100,000 × 60%

= $60,000