Tobin Is an Independent Contractor for Pagoneer Inc

question 36

Multiple Choice

Tobin is an independent contractor for Pagoneer Inc.While driving to a meeting at Pagoneer's headquarters,Tobin causes a car accident in which a cab driver is hurt.Upon investigation,it was learnt that Tobin was talking to one of the managers at Pagoneer over the phone when he was driving on that unfortunate day.Which of the following is true in the context of liability for the accident?

• A) Pagoneer has no liability only if Tobin is a member of a protected class.
• B) Pagoneer has vicarious liability.
• C) Pagoneer has strict liability.
• D) Pagoneer has no liability because Tobin is not a full-time employee.

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