Lucy Jones, an employee of ABC Company Ltd., attended an employer-sponsored golf tournament at a local golf
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Lucy Jones, an employee of ABC Company Ltd., attended an employer-sponsored golf tournament at a local golf club. Following the golf tournament, there was a party at which Lucy became intoxicated. As she felt nauseous and was unable to drive, her friend and supervisor called her a taxi. XYZ Taxi Inc. dispatched a car driven by its employee, Dean Doe, to drive Lucy home. On the way to Lucy’s house, Dean drove to a deserted area and sexually assaulted Lucy. Dean was charged under the criminal law and convicted of sexual assault. Lucy is contemplating a civil action against Dean and his employer, XYZ Taxi Inc. What would Lucy need to prove to be successful against the employer? Is she likely to be successful?Does Lucy’s employer, ABC Company Ltd, have any liability in this situation? Explain.
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Canadian Business And The Law
ISBN: 9780176795085
7th Edition
Authors: Philip King Dorothy Duplessis, Shannon O Byrne