vicarious liability is the company liable or just the manager? would the act be classified as that of the comp

Answer 1

Vicarious liability arises when a superior is responsible for the acts of an employee or agent. A company is liable when an employee spills liquid on a floor and a customer falls.

This doctrine is involves comp when an employee attempts to evade the principal of comp being the sole remedy. By suing a manager or fellow employee under tort law, they may get the company to pay as vicarious liability.