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j.rubin

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Helen is driving her car while texting. She mistakenly runs down Inga, who is a pedestrian walking through a crosswalk. William is driving his car behind Helen's. Not being able to avoid her because she is lying in the middle of the road, William also runs over poor Inga. Which of the following statements is true?
 
  a. Helen is liable for the injuries Inga sustained when William ran her over.
  b. Helen is not liable for the injuries Inga sustained when William ran her over.
  c. Helen is not liable for the injuries Inga sustain when Helen ran her over.
  d. This is an example of an intervening cause that is also a superseding cause.

Question 2

Qualified immunity is immunity that has limits or conditions, such as a good faith requirement.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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mcarey591

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Reply #1 on: Aug 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

TRUE


j.rubin

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Reply 2 on: Aug 3, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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