Jane Drysdale Hired Rick Jasper as a Security Guard for Her

question 29

Multiple Choice

Jane Drysdale hired Rick Jasper as a security guard for her production plant, a 24-hour facility.  Jane knows Rick and trusts him and hires him without a background check.  During Rick's first week as a guard, two female workers at the plant were sexually assaulted.  Following the assaults, and after a background check on Rick, company officials and Jane were surprised to learn that Rick has had several sexual assault charges.  Which of the following is true?​

• A)Jane's company can be held liable for the injuries because Rick was an employee.
• B)Jane's company will not be held liable because Jane acted in good faith in hiring Rick.
• C)Jane, but not her company, could be held liable if Rick was an independent contractor.
• D)Jane could be held liable for negligent hiring.