In Palsgraf v. Long Island Railroad Company, involving a woman injured by an accidentally dropped package of fireworks that exploded as it was run over by a train, Palsgraf's injuries were not a result of negligence on the part of the railroad because:
a. the railroad has strict regulations against carrying fireworks on trains
b. the victim knew the package contained fireworks, but the railroad employees did not c. the victim knew the man carrying the package of fireworks
d. there was nothing in the situation to suggest to a cautious mind that the package would cause damage e. there were the required number of railroad employees present
d
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