Welcome back to the Bar Exam Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing the circumstances under which a principal is vicariously liable for the unlawful actions of their employees and independent contractors.

In this episode, we discuss:

The general rule for vicarious liability
Distinguishing between employee and independent contractor
When is an employee considered to act within the scope of employment?
When is a principal liable for torts committed by an independent contractor?

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Alison & Lee

197: Listen and Learn -- Vicarious Liability (Torts)

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