In a trial where a repair station is found 60% responsible for an aircraft accident, how much of a $1,000,000 damage claim is the repair station liable to pay?

The repair station is found to be 60% responsible for the aircraft accident. In cases of comparative negligence, liability is apportioned based on the degree of fault assigned to each party involved.

Since the total damage claim is $1,000,000, the amount for which the repair station is liable would be calculated by applying its percentage of responsibility to the total damages. Thus, 60% of $1,000,000 equals $600,000. This clearly illustrates how the principle of comparative fault is applied in liability cases, where damages are awarded based on the extent of each party's responsibility.

The other options do not accurately represent the calculation based on the percentage of liability assigned to the repair station. The repair station cannot be liable for $400,000, as that would imply a different percentage of fault. Similarly, being liable for the entire $1,000,000 or nothing overlooks the established proportion of fault determined by the trial.