Employer Liability Under Respondeat Superior

Employer Liability Under Respondeat Superior In general, people are not liable for the actions of others. There are, however, exceptions to this rule. One long-standing exception is the doctrine of “respondeat superior,” a Latin term meaning “let the...

Liability for Employee Cellular Phone Use

Liability for Employee Cellular Phone Use In one decade, cellular telephone use has gone from being a novelty for the fortunate few, to being commonplace in our society. Most Americans have a “cell phone” and many use them while driving. In light of the...