Gabe is browsing movies in a video store when he sees a man fall to the ground.

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Gabe is browsing movies in a video store when he sees a man fall to the ground. Gabe has had a CPR and first aid class before, and upon examining the victim, Gabe determines that he should give a CPR until the ambulance arrives. He gives the victim CPR and successfully resuscitates him. However, later the victim sues Gabe because while giving him CPR, Gabe broke two of the victim's ribs What is the best defense Gabe could use to not be held liable for his actions? Pure comparative negligence Contributory negligence Modified comparative negligence Superseding cause Good Samaritan statutes

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1.Ans: Good Samaritan statutes

Good Samaritan statutes are an attempt by state legislatures to encourage selfless and courageous behavior by removing the threat of liability.

2.Ans: C Strict liability

3.Ans:A. superceding cause

A superceding cause is an unforeseeable event that interrupts the causal chain between the defendant's breach of duty and the damages the plaintiff suffered.

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