Ned and Zed meet at a professional event, and laugh because…

Ned and Zed meet at a professional event, and laugh because their names rhyme. Soon, however, they get into a heated argument over whose name is better. Ned hits Zed on the shoulder hard enough that he expects it will inflict an injury. Unfortunately, Ned is not aware that Zed has a rare medical condition that causes autoimmune catastrophe any time he is hit on the shoulder. Zed sues Ned for negligence, pursuing compensation for the full extent of his injuries. Which of the following best represents the likely result?