Ethical Perspective 3

Multiple Choice

Ethical Perspective 3.1 discussed the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Bazley v Curry. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A) The court held that an employer may be held vicariously liable for the torts of an independent contractor.
B) The court's decision focused on the concept of liability insurance.
C) The court held that an employer may be held vicariously liable for an employee's tort even if that employee committed a tort by doing something that the employer expressly prohibited the employee from doing.
D) The court held that an employer will be held vicariously liable for an employee's tort only if the employee committed a tort by doing something that the employer had directed the employee to do.
E) The court held that an insurance company may deny coverage if an insured party committed a tort that also amounted to a deliberate and criminal act.