1)Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding tort liability for acts of others?

A) The doctrine of Respondeat Superior will usually impose criminal liability on an employer for the criminal acts of its employees.

B) An employer cannot be held vicariously liable for the negligent acts of its employees if the employer was careful in selecting the employees.

C) As a general rule, employers will not be liable for the negligent acts of their independent contractors.

D) A principal is not usually liable for the fraudulent misrepresentations of his or her agent since the agent is an independent entity.

C-As a general rule, employers will not be liable for the negligent acts of their independent contractors-This statement is true pertaining tort liability for acts of others because according to laws on employment contracts, employers are only liable for omissions and negligent acts done by employees. however, employers cannot be held liable for the acts committed by the independent contractors unless the work involves dangerous activities and which can pose harm to other people and the independent contractor.

Step-by-step explanation

A. The doctrine of Respondeat Superior will usually impose criminal liability on an employer for the criminal acts of its employees- this statement is false because According to the doctrine of Respondeant Superior, the employer is legally held responsible for the omissions and negligent actions of the employees. Generally, criminal liability on an employer for the criminal acts of its employees is imposed on the the employee

B-An employer cannot be held vicariously liable for the negligent acts of its employees if the employer was careful in selecting the employees-this statement is false because in regard to Respondeat superior, it does not matter whether or not the employer acted reasonably in hiring, supervising, training and managing the employees. Such facts are regarded as and do not provide a clear basis on which the employer can avoid liability of the acts undertaken by the employees.

D- A principal is not usually liable for the fraudulent misrepresentations of his or her agent since the agent is an independent entity-this statement is false because according to laws on principals Tort and liability, principals are vicariously liable for the negligent acts as well as omissions done by the agent in the course of duty or employment unless the act revolves around criminal liability.

References

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McKay, A. L. (2012). Let the master answer: Why the doctrine of respondeat superior should be used to address egregious prosecutorial misconduct resulting in wrongful convictions. Wis. L. Rev., 1215.

Lewis Jr, T. J. (1961). Federal Employers Liability Act. SCLQ, 14, 447.

Davis, E. M. (2001). The Doctrine of Respondeat Superior: An Application to Employers' Liability for the Computer or Internet Crimes Committed by Their Employees. Alb. LJ Sci. & Tech., 12, 683.