Wyatt and Sally started a charcoal fire for Sally's backyard barbecue and left it uncovered. Then Sally went into the kitchen to make hamburger patties. While Sally was inside, Wyatt backed up to catch a football and hit the grill, knocking the coals onto his feet. In a modified comparative negligence state, who is liable?

A) Sally is liable for ALL of Wyatt's injuries.
B) If Sally is found negligent, Sally is liable for a proportionate share of Wyatt's injuries unless Wyatt's negligence was as great as or greater than Sally's.
C) Sally is not liable for any of Wyatt's injuries.
D) Sally is liable for Wyatt's injuries only if Wyatt was more negligent than Sally.


B

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