1. Which of the following is a TRUE statement regarding tort liability for acts of others?

A. The doctrine of Respondeat Superior will usually impose criminal liability on an employer for the criminal acts of its employees.

B. An employer cannot be held vicariously liable for the negligent acts of its employees if the employer was careful in selecting the employees.

C. As a general rule, employers will not be liable for the negligent acts of their independent contractors.

D. A principal is not usually liable for the fraudulent misrepresentations of his or her agent since the agent is an independent entity.