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Economics

The Doctrine of Respondeat Superior

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A surprising fact: 'Respondeat superior' is a Latin phrase meaning 'let the master answer,' and under this doctrine, an employer can be held liable for an employee's negligence even if the employer did nothing wrong—this is called vicarious liability.

Why this is interesting

Imagine a delivery driver speeding through a red light and crashing into your car. Who pays for the damage: the driver or the company that employs him? The law's answer might surprise you.