Abel Was Employed as a Security Guard for Seep Corporation

question 12

Multiple Choice

Abel was employed as a security guard for Seep Corporation.Abel's job was to guard a fenced-in area and to use force to keep intruders from climbing the fence to enter the plant.His working hours were from 8:00 A.M.to 5:00 P.M.At about 11:00 P.M.one evening,Abel drove past his place of employment.He saw a teenager named Johnny climbing the outside of the fence that he guarded during the day.Angered by this violation of Seep's property rights and by the fact that Johnny had called him a "potbellied moron" only three days earlier,Abel stopped his car,ran up to the fence,pulled Johnny off of it,and beat him up.Johnny sues Seep Corporation for Abel's assault and battery (both intentional torts) .Which of the following is most likely to be the court's verdict?

• A)Seep's is directly liable because Abel was an employee of the corporation at the time of the incident.
• B)Seep's is not liable because Abel didn't act within the scope of his employment.
• C)Seep's is liable under the doctrine of respondeat superior,since Abel was an employee.
• D)Seep's is not liable for the intentional torts committed by its employees.

---

Definitions:

Disciplinary Proceedings

The formal process through which an organization or institution addresses and corrects violations of rules or codes of conduct by its members or employees.

Civil Monetary Penalties

Fines imposed by government agencies for violations of certain regulations or laws.

Securities Act of 1933

A U.S. law enacted to protect investors by requiring that securities sold in interstate commerce be registered and disclose relevant financial information.

Civil Liability

Refers to the legal responsibility of a person or entity for damages or harm caused to another person or entity.