Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Tort Liability

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the tort liability of employers for the actions of their employees and independent contractors?

• A)Employers are generally liable in tort for the actions of their employees,while they are generally not liable for the actions of independent contractors.
• B)Employers are generally liable in tort for the actions of independent contractors,while they are generally not liable for the actions of their employees.
• C)Employers are not generally liable in tort for the actions of independent contractors or for the actions of their employees.
• D)Employers are generally liable in tort for the actions of independent contractors and their employees.
• E)Employers are generally liable in tort for the actions of independent contractors and their employees,but only if the employer has agreed to assume liability in a written contract with the employee or independent contractor.

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