Release of tortfeasor is a(n):

A. affirmative defense
B. technical defense
C. denial defense
D. contributory negligence defense
E. comparative negligence defense

B. technical defense

Release of tortfeasor is a technical defense in an already-filed lawsuit. An affirmative defense is one in which factual evidence is produced by the defendant that the patient's condition was caused by some factor other than the defendant's negligence. Denial, contributory negligence, and comparative negligence are all forms of an affirmative defense.

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