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Beatrice sues her employer for a negligently incurred injury. The employer attempts to show that it was the acts of one of Beatrice's coworkers that caused Beatrice's injuries. The employer is asserting:
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A.the fellow servant rule.

B.assumption of the risk.

C.the greater danger defense.

D.contributory negligence.

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A. the fellow servant rule.

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