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A railroad's negligence causes a scale to fall and injure a passenger standing far down the platform when fireworks an employee dislodged exploded unexpectedly. Which case and principle governs whether the railroad owes a duty to this plaintiff?

Tarasoff — a special relationship creates an affirmative duty to warn Vincent v. Lake Erie — the doctrine of private necessity Rylands v. Fletcher — strict liability for abnormally dangerous activities Palsgraf v. Long Island R.R. — duty is owed only to foreseeable plaintiffs within the zone of danger

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Palsgraf v. Long Island R.R. — duty is owed only to foreseeable plaintiffs within the zone of danger

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