Fact Pattern Eppie Hires Franz to Do Some Remodeling Work in Her

question 29

Multiple Choice

Fact Pattern
Eppie hires Franz to do some remodeling work in her office.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 20-1B.While working,Franz drops a tool on Gibby,Eppie's customer,causing an injury.Eppie is

• A)liable to Gibby because he was injured on Eppie's property.
• B)liable to Gibby unless Franz's act is intentional.
• C)not liable because Franz is an independent contractor.
• D)not liable to Gibby because Franz is Eppie's employee.

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