Vicarious Liability: Employees

Employers are liable for torts of employees committed within scope of employment.

Related Vicarious Liability rules

• Negligent EntrustmentLiability arises when defendant entrusts a dangerous item to one unfit to safely use it.
• Negligent Hiring/SupervisionEmployers liable for failing to use reasonable care in hiring or supervising employees.
• Vicarious Liability: Independent ContractorsNo vicarious liability for independent contractors absent non-delegable duties or inherently dangerous activities.

Part of Torts on Core Legal Rules — foundational MBE-tested principles with primary-source citations.