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Multistate Bar Examination Practice Question

Contractor Co. negligently installs electrical wiring in a commercial building, resulting in a fire that causes $100,000 in damages. During the ongoing fire, an independent contractor from GasCo. negligently causes a gas explosion, leading to an additional $50,000 in damages. Under the doctrine of proximate cause, is Contractor Co. liable for the $150,000 in damages?

  • Contractor Co. is not liable for damages because GasCo.'s actions supersede their responsibility.

  • Both Contractor Co. and GasCo. are jointly liable for $150,000 in damages.

  • No, Contractor Co. is liable for the initial $100,000 damages, and GasCo. is liable for the additional $50,000.

  • Yes, Contractor Co. is liable for the total amount of $150,000 in damages.

Multistate Bar Examination
Torts
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