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andy is driving home late one friday night after drinking heavily at his favorite tavern. As he approaches an intersection controled by a traffic signal,

andy is driving home late one friday night after drinking heavily at his favorite tavern. As he approaches an intersection controled by a traffic signal, Randy nods off and runs a red light striking Kim's car as she proceeded through the intersection based on a green light. Kim is severely injured by the collision and Randy is killed. Can Kim bring an action to recover damages from Randy's estate? a. No, the common law that American courts adopted from England did not allow for tort lawsuits against dead people. b. No, it would be unfair for Kim to sue Randy because he can not defend himself. c. Yes, under South Carolina law Kim can maintain a Wrongful Death action against Randy's estate. d. Yes, under South Carolina law Kim can maintain a Survival action against Randy's estate

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