Podcast Episode 390: Listen and Learn — Vicarious Liability (Torts)

Welcome back to the Law School 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 an employee and an 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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Resources:

• “Listen and Learn” series
• California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2014
• California Bar Examination – Essay Questions and Selected Answers, July 2006

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