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A pedestrian is struck by a negligent driver while crossing a Maryland street. Evidence shows the pedestrian crossed against a red 'Don't Walk' signal, and the jury finds the pedestrian was 10% at fault and the driver 90% at fault. Under Maryland tort law, what is the pedestrian's recovery?

The pedestrian recovers nothing because any contributory negligence bars recovery The pedestrian recovers 90% of damages, reduced by the 10% of fault The pedestrian recovers full damages because the driver was more at fault The pedestrian recovers 50% of damages under Maryland's modified comparative rule

Correct Answer:

The pedestrian recovers nothing because any contributory negligence bars recovery

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