Use the same facts as in question 17-28. Under proportionate liability, the auditor would be responsible for damages of:
a. \($1\) million

b. \($750,000 \)

c. \($270,000 \)

d. \($150,000 \)

Data From Question 17-28

In a suit for damages, the jury awards the plaintiffs \($1\) million. The jury also determines that management is 80 percent at fault, the auditors are 15 percent at fault, and management’s counsel is 5 percent at fault. Assume that management is unable to pay any damages. Under the joint and several liability provisions, the auditor would be responsible for damages of:

• \($1\) million

• \($750,000 \)

• \($270,000\)

• \($150,000\)