Which one of the following statements is correct?

Question

A-You were reasonably careful in hiring Frank and had no reason to suspect the danger he posed.Because you weren't negligent,you can't be held liable for Frank's negligence.
B-You can be held liable for Frank's negligence under the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur.
C-You can be held liable for Frank's actions under the doctrine of respondeat superior or vicarious liablity.
D-Because Frank had the accident while acting as an employee,only you as his employer---not Frank personally----can be held liable for negligence.

Answer 1

A

Answer 2

The best way to answer multiple choice questions on the bar exam is to first eliminate the two wrong answers. Here, eliminate B and D

B is incorrect - "res ipsa" doctrine does not apply
D is incorrect - individuals are always responsible for their own torts

Now analyze the two remaining. As between A and C

A has to do with a claim for negligent hiring or supervision, regardless of that claim, it is only partially correct as you can still be held liable under the doctrine of respondeat superior, therefore

C is entirely correct

the correct answer is C

Answer 3

If it's negligence, you and Frank can be held liable. He acted as your agent.

Answer 4

C - respondeat superior or failure to supervise

Answer 5

A

Answer 6

C

Answer 7

c)