Liability Issues

Question 1

Vicarious Liability

Answer 1

An employer is vicariously liable for tortious acts committed by his employee if the tortious acts occur “within the scope of employment.”

Question 2

Vicarious Liability/Within Scope of Employment

Answer 2

Intentional tortious conduct by employees is not within the scope of employment, except when force is authorized in the employment (club bouncer), friction is generated by the employment (bill collector), or the employee is furthering the employer’s business.