Using the Process of Comparative Negligence, a Judge Determines That

Using the process of comparative negligence, a judge determines that the patient contributed 35% to the injury and the physician contributed 65%. Which of the following is the outcome of the case?

A) No damages would be awarded.
B) The patient would be given 35% of the damage award.
C) The patient would be awarded full damages since the percentage is under 50%.
D) The patient's damage award would be reduced by 35%.
E) The patient's damage award would be 50% since the percentage is under 50%.

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