Jack 'n Jill's Inflatables hired Aiden to run its remote birthday parties. Aiden was paid by the party and was responsible for supervising the children and organizing the games. The company did not run a background check on Aiden, who had a history of slapping children. Aiden slapped a 6-year- old girl while at a backyard birthday party. The company: may be held liable on the basis of negligent hiring. cannot be held liable for the damages because Aiden's conduct was not in the scope of employment may be held liable only if the company actually knew of Aiden's background. cannot be liable for the damages because Aiden committed an unforeseeable intentional tort