pls answer the question Enter Shitt 4. A sole proprietor can be liable to a cust

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Enter Shitt 4. A sole proprietor can be liable to a customer either directly (by his own actions) or vicariously through the actions of an employee. (A) Provide a factual situation that would give rise to an owner's direct actions under the tort called negligenoe (B) Provide a factual situation that would give rise to vicarious liability under a negligence theory. (C) Provide a factual situation that would give rise to vicarious liability for an intentional tort. 10 Points

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(A)

Owner of a company negligently leaves an extension cord draped across his office. A customer visiting the office trips over the cord and breaks his leg. The owner can be sued by the customer for the injury caused under the negligence tort.

(B)

Vicarious liability may apply to a vehicle owner who allows another person to drive the automobile. Suppose that Andrea owns a car that he loans to Steve. While driving Andrea's vehicle, Steve inadvertently causes an accident in which Ami is injured. Since Andrea is the vehicle owner, he may be held vicariously liable to Ami for her injury.

(C)

Mac has employed a bouncer for his bar. Due to some unforeseen situation, the bouncer attacks or assaults a person. As the act is done as part of the scope of the employment, Mac may be held vicariously liable for the false action done by the bouncer.

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