Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing the circumstances under which a principal is vicariously liable for the unlawful actions of their employees and independent contractors.

In this episode we discuss:

The general rule for vicarious liability
Distinguishing between an employee and an independent contractor
When is an employee considered to act within the scope of employment?
When is a principal liable for torts committed by an independent contractor?

Resources:

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(https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-390-listen-and-learn-vicarious-liability-torts/)

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390: Listen and Learn -- Vicarious Liability (Torts)

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