Question

Chance is a traveling marketing representative for a publishing company. He is an independent contractor and was hired without negligence. One afternoon while driving to a meeting, Chance negligently runs a stop sign and causes an accident. Judy is injured. Judy can:_________.
a. hold both Chance and his company liable for her injury.
b. hold the company but not Chance liable.
c. hold Chance but not the company liable.
d. not hold Chance or his company liable for her injury.

Answer 1

Answer:

hold Chance but not the company liable

Explanation:

In this scenario Chance is an independent contractor so his actions are not representative of the companie's.

When an independent contractor causes damages while working the company will not be held liable for his negligence.

So in this scenario where Chance negligently runs a stop sign and causes an accident and Judy is injured. Only Chance is liable