I was badly injured in a motor vehicle accident. The other driver was a young person driving an older car. The other driver had a passenger in the car. But the driver said that they had a job and were running errands for their boss. What claims do I have? The first claim you should … Continue reading Dual Purpose Doctrine for Respondeat Superior
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I was injured in a sporting goods store. Two employees were throwing a football in the aisles. The employee who caught the ball, ran into me, knocking me over, causing a torn ligament in my knee. Can I sue the store for their employees conduct? Over the last four posts, we have discussed one person … Continue reading Store Owner Responsibility for Negligent Retention
My daughter was injured at school. Another girl (who is also a minor) in her class beat up my daughter. I want to sue the parents of the girl that injured my daughter for raising such a violent girl. Do I have a claim? In the two prior posts, there has been a discussion of … Continue reading Responsibility for Acts of Minors
I was injured near a construction site while walking on the sidewalk. Someone working at the job site dropped a tool and it struck me, causing me injuries. Do I have a claim against the construction company or just the worker that dropped the tool? You probably have a claim against both the construction company … Continue reading Respondeat Superior