Which of the Following Statements About Negligent Hiring Lawsuits Against

question 74

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about negligent hiring lawsuits against employers is(are) accurate?

• A) monetary damages are usually leveled against the employee found to be at fault
• B) the plaintiff must present evidence the injury or harm was a foreseeable consequence of hiring the unfit employee
• C) the employer has the initial burden to present evidence of proper hiring practice in such cases
• D) suits of this kind are decreasing as companies in the private sector recognize the liabilities involved

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