Fact Pattern 33-1B (Questions B14-B15 Apply)

question 36

Multiple Choice

Fact Pattern 33-1B (Questions B14-B15 apply)
Barney hires Clean Air, Inc., to install a new air conditioning system in his Dental Clinic, LLP. Barney does not have the right to control the details of Clean Air's performance.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 33-1B. While working, Elton, a Clean Air worker, drops a tool on Francine, Barney's patient, causing an injury. Barney is

• A) liable to Francine because she was injured on Barney's property.
• B) liable to Francine unless Elton's act is intentional.
• C) not liable because Clean Air is an independent contractor.
• D) not liable because Clean Air, and thus Elton, are Barney's employees.

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