23. James is an independent contractor whom Kevin has hired to mix Ethanol A with Ethanol B. Ethanol A is an extremely flammable material that can cause large-scale explosions within a 1.5-mile radius. Which of the following statements is correct with respect to this factual scenario? None of these is correct. As long as Kevin does not control the manner and means of James's performance in mixing the two types of ethanol, the law will not impose liability upon Kevin for any of James's actions. Principals are always liable for the acts of their independent contractors. Consequently, the law will impose liability upon Kevin for all of James's actions. Because James is an independent contractor, the law will never impose liability upon Kevin for any of James's actions