a. Parkway Distributors is a wholesale firm that employs several outside salespersons. Emily, a salesperson employed by
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a. Parkway Distributors is a wholesale firm that employs several outside salespersons. Emily, a salesperson employed by Parkway Distributors, was involved in an accident with another motorist while she was using her car to make regular sales calls for Parkway Distributors. Emily and the motorist are seriously injured in the accident. The motorist sues both Emily and Parkway Distri- butors for the injury based on negligence. (1) Describe the requirements that the motorist must establish to show that Emily is guilty of negligence. (2) On what legal basis might Parkway Distribu- tors be held legally liable for the injury to the motorist? Explain your answer.
b. Tom asks his girlfriend, Megan, to go to a super- market and purchase some steaks for dinner. While driving Tom's car to the supermarket, Megan ran a stop sign and seriously injured a pedestrian. Does Tom have any legal liability for the injury? Explain your answer.
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Principles Of Risk Management And Insurance
ISBN: 9780321414939
10th Edition
Authors: George E. Rejda