The Employer Is Liable to Third Parties for Injuries Caused

question 89

True/False

The employer is liable to third parties for injuries caused by the negligence of employees while they are acting within the scope of their employment under a common law doctrine called "The Economic Yo Yo."

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Definitions:

Unsecured Creditor

A creditor who extended credit without requiring specific collateral, and thus ranks behind secured creditors in claiming repayment in the event of debtor insolvency.

Chapter 7 Liquidations

A bankruptcy process where a debtor's assets are liquidated or sold off by a trustee to pay off creditors, leading to the discharge of remaining debts.

Bankruptcy Trustee

An appointed individual who oversees and manages the estate of a debtor during the bankruptcy process, with the power to sell assets and distribute the proceeds to creditors.

Chapter 7 Trustee

An appointed individual in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case responsible for managing the debtor's estate, including liquidating non-exempt assets to pay creditors.