Li v. Yellow Cab Co. of California
Citation
13 Cal. 3d 804 (1975)
Facts
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Issue
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Holding
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Rule
California adopted pure comparative negligence, replacing the all-or-nothing contributory negligence rule; a plaintiff’s recovery is reduced in proportion to their share of fault, even if greater than defendant’s.
Significance
Leading case adopting pure comparative negligence; California Supreme Court applied it retroactively and prospectively.