Question

What is vicarious liability?

• A. Liability imposed on a person for their own intentional wrongdoing
• B. Liability imposed on an employer for the wrongful actions of their employees
• C. Liability imposed on a person for their negligence in fulfilling a duty of care
• D. Liability imposed on a person for their involvement in a criminal offense

Hint:

Under vicarious liability, employers are held responsible for torts committed by employees in the scope of employment.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Vicarious liability is a principle in tort law where one person is held legally responsible for the actions of another. This usually occurs in employer-employee relationships.
If an employee commits a tort in the course of their employment, the employer can be held liable even if the employer was not directly involved.
Key requirement: The wrongful act must be committed in the course of employment.
Why others are incorrect:
- (A) refers to personal liability.
- (C) concerns negligence, not vicarious liability.
- (D) relates to criminal law, not civil vicarious liability.