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Work Intentional Torts Vicarious Liability Liable Employee Exceptions

Front Vicarious liability for intentional torts
Back Usually not liable for the intentional torts of an employee.

Exceptions:
1) employer responsible when it's in the scope of employee's work, e.g., force is inherent in the work.
2) motivated to benefit principal
3) at work and during work hours

Tags: agency, torts

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