Mike Worked for Frank's Pizza as a Driver

question 24

Multiple Choice

Mike worked for Frank's Pizza as a driver.His duties consisted of making deliveries along a designated route.One day Mike decided to see his girlfriend,Jackie,who lived 50 miles out of his pizza route.While driving to his girlfriend's,Mike injured a pedestrian,Chuck.The accident was caused because of Mike's negligent operation of the delivery truck.Chuck is now suing both Mike and Frank's for personal injuries.Under the circumstances:

• A) Frank's is probably liable under the doctrine of respondeat superior.
• B) Frank's is not liable for the negligent torts of its agents.
• C) Chuck can probably recover damages from both Frank's and Mike.
• D) Frank's is probably not liable because Mike's excursion was not within the scope of his employment.

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