Tag (SQ): Proximate Cause

David was negligently driving south on Market Avenue when his car rear-ended a car driven by Patricia. The force of the impact forced Patricia to rear-end Thomas’ car. In turn, the force of the second impact caused Thomas’ car to hit a lamppost, which then fell on a house owned by Paul. The force of the impact scared Paul, causing him to immediately have a heart attack. Paul sues David for negligence. If Paul recovers, the most likely reason is:

A   Paul was able to prove that David proximately caused Paul’s injuries.

B   Paul was able to prove that the damages he suffered were caused by David.

C   Paul was able to prove that David breached a duty of due care owed by David to Paul.

D   Paul was able to prove all the above (a, b & c).