A Judge Is Hearing a Matter Involving a Claim for Damages

Multiple Choice

A judge is hearing a matter involving a claim for damages by an employee.The plaintiff alleges she suffered harm in the course of performing her employment duties,caused by a new manager's careless actions.What is a distinguishing characteristic of this type of action?

A) Claims alleging an employer's negligent hiring must prove fault by that party.
B) Vicarious liability for negligent hiring relieves the errant employee of liability.
C) Proof of an employer fault isn't required for vicarious liability for employees.
D) An employer's vicarious liability for negligent hiring is a strict liability in law.