A pedestrian in Baltimore is struck by a speeding driver, but evidence shows the pedestrian crossed against a red light. Under Maryland law, what is the likely result of the pedestrian's negligence claim?
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A
The claim is completely barred by contributory negligence
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B
Damages are reduced in proportion to the pedestrian's fault
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C
The pedestrian recovers fully because the driver was speeding
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D
Damages are reduced only if the pedestrian was more than 50% at fault