Fact Pattern 33-1B

question 27

Multiple Choice

Fact Pattern 33-1B
Eppie hires Franz to do some remodeling work in her office.Eppie does not have the right to control the details of Franz's performance.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 33-1B.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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Definitions:

Duty of Care

A legal obligation imposed on an individual requiring adherence to a standard of reasonable care while performing any acts that could harm others.

Vicarious Liability

A legal principle where one party is held liable for the actions of another party, typically in employer-employee relationships.

Duty of Care

Refers to the legal obligation to adhere to a standard of reasonable care while performing any acts that could foreseeably harm others.

Physical Injury

Harm or damage to a person's body as a result of an accident, negligence, or intentional act.