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Jayda Alvarez
on Nov 28, 2024
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Deft Construction Company hires Egan, an independent contractor, to excavate and grade a certain parcel of land for a commercial development. Negligence in Egan's work causes the ground to subside, leading to the collapse of a building in which Deft workers are injured. Liability for the injuries extends to
A) Deft, Egan, and the injured workers.
B) Deft and Egan only.
C) Deft only.
D) Egan only.
Subside
Decrease in intensity or severity, often referring to something undesirable like pain, noise, or emotions.
- Assess the accountability of agents, principals, and third parties in different scenarios.
- Examine how employers can mitigate liability risks associated with the actions of their agents or employees.
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Learning Objectives
- Assess the accountability of agents, principals, and third parties in different scenarios.
- Examine how employers can mitigate liability risks associated with the actions of their agents or employees.