Kurt Works for Jeris

question 233

Multiple Choice

Kurt works for Jeris. One evening Kurt decides to use the company truck to pick up his date. On his way home from the movies, after dropping his date off, Kurt runs a red light and smashes into Bob. Is Jeris liable to Bob?

• A) yes, because Kurt was her agent
• B) yes, because Kurt was driving her truck
• C) no, because Kurt was acting outside the scope of his employment
• D) no, because Kurt was an independent contractor when not on the job
• E) no, because Kurt's actions negligent, not intentional

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