Asked by Walter Clark on Apr 28, 2024

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Typically a principal is not held liable for the actions of a nonemployee agent,but an exception to this general rule is:

A) If the principal profits more than $100 by the nonemployee agent's actions
B) The principal's hiring of a dangerously incompetent nonemployee agent
C) The principal filing a Notice of Danger
D) The principal notifying an incorporator of the independence of a nonemployee agent

Dangerously Incompetent

Describes an individual whose lack of skill, knowledge, or ability presents a significant risk of harm to others.

Nonemployee Agent

An individual or entity who acts on behalf of another, but is not considered an employee.

Principal's Liability

Principal's liability is a legal concept where the principal (employer) is held responsible for the actions of their agents or employees performed within the scope of their employment.

  • Recognize conditions under which a principal retains no liability for the deeds of independent contractors.
  • Examine the circumstances where employers hold direct liability for their employees' deeds or lack thereof, alongside the behavior of nonemployee representatives.
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shikoh wangariApr 29, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A principal can be directly liable for tortious behavior connected with the retention of a dangerously incompetent nonemployee agent.