The "eggshell plaintiff" rule means you have to accept the plaintiff as you find them. This means that the defendant is liable for unanticipated harm (including pre-existing conditions that are exacerbated by the tort).

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True. The "eggshell plaintiff" rule, also known as the "take your victim as you find him" principle, holds that a defendant is liable for the full extent of a plaintiff's injuries, even if those injuries are more severe than what would typically be expected. This includes harm that may arise from pre-existing conditions that are exacerbated by the defendant's actions.