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Friday, 10 January 2014

Liability for Independent Contractor’s Torts

Liability for Independent Contractor’s Torts
First determine whether worker is employee or independent contractor (factors p. 573).
General rule: Employer is not liable for acts of independent contractors because Employer no right to control.
Exception
hazardous activities

Independent Contractor is liable for her own torts.  Case 32.3: Haag v. Bongers (1999).

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