Under vicarious liability, the employer will not escape liability if the employee negligently hurts the plaintiff while on a frolic of his own.

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Erica Loustaunau · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : False, Explanation :  Vicarious liability generally applies when the employee is acting within the scope of their employment. If the employee is on a frolic of his own, meaning they are acting outside the scope of their employment for personal reasons, the employer typically is not held liable for the employee's actions.

Under vicarious liability, the employer will not escape liability if the employee negligently hurts the plaintiff while "on a frolic of his own."

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