Albert Is Employed by a Large Company That Manufactures Aluminum

question 27

Multiple Choice

Albert is employed by a large company that manufactures aluminum siding.The company allows Albert to use its truck for deliveries and also for his personal use.The truck has the name of the company on it.One evening after the company has closed for business,Albert causes an accident while driving the truck and damages the car of a third party.In this situation

• A)Albert is personally responsible for the damages of the third party and the company has no liability.
• B)the company alone is vicariously liable to the third party for the damages.
• C)both Albert and the company are liable for the third party's damages.
• D)Albert alone as an employee of the company is responsible for the third party's damages.
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanisms

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