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Multistate Bar Examination Practice Question

Alice operates a factory and negligently stores flammable materials. A fire breaks out and causes minor damage to a neighboring business, owned by Bob. While firefighters are responding to the fire, an unexpected tornado strikes the area, causing extensive additional damage to Bob’s business. Bob sues Alice for the damages. What is the best analysis of Alice's liability for Bob's total damages?

  • Alice is liable for both the minor fire damage and the additional tornado damage.

  • Alice is not liable for the damages because the tornado was an unforeseeable intervening event.

  • Alice is liable for the minor damage caused by the fire but not for the additional damage caused by the tornado.

  • Alice is liable for the minor damage caused by the fire.

Multistate Bar Examination
Torts
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