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A plaintiff is injured when she slips on ice in front of a Providence storefront. Under Rhode Island's comparative negligence statute, R.I. Gen. Laws § 9-20-4, how does the plaintiff's own fault affect her recovery?

Any negligence by the plaintiff completely bars recovery Recovery is barred only if the plaintiff is more than 50% at fault Damages are reduced in proportion to the plaintiff's fault, and recovery is not barred even if she is more at fault than the defendant Recovery is barred if the plaintiff is 50% or more at fault

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Damages are reduced in proportion to the plaintiff's fault, and recovery is not barred even if she is more at fault than the defendant

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