A police officer leaves a suspect handcuffed in a car that is not completely pulled over from the highway. The car is hit, and the suspect suffers injuries. Which of the following would he sue under?
A) Intentional tort
B) Unintentional tort
C) Negligence tort
D) Contributory negligence tort
Answer: C
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a. True b. False