An employee, while carrying out their normal duties, negligently injures a customer. Who is likely to be vicariously liable to the customer?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The employer
- Step 1: Vicarious liability makes an employer liable for torts committed by employees in the course of employment.
- Step 2: The negligence occurred while doing normal duties.
Answer
The employer.
Why not the others: The employee can also be liable, but the employer is vicariously liable too. Insurers are not responsible in this way. Family members are not liable for another person's torts.
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