Sonya Is Contracted to Work for Diamond Dave's Deliver-All

question 29

Multiple Choice

Sonya is contracted to work for Diamond Dave's Deliver-All.While delivering mini-donuts, Sonya inadvertently runs into the back of a parked car and smashes the bumper and back windshield.Luckily no one is hurt.Still, the owner of the car has decided to sue Diamond Dave to collect for the damages done to the car.Under which of the following circumstances will the owner succeed?

• A)if she is able to prove that the accident happened while Sonya was working
• B)if she is able to prove that the accident was sufficiently connected to Sonya's deliveries
• C)if she is able to prove that Dave told Sonya to drive on that busy street during rush hour
• D)if she is able to prove that Sonya has a string of previous accidents on her record
• E)if she is able to prove that Sonya is not an independent contractor but actually an employee, and therefore Diamond Dave would be vicariously liable for her actions

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