A Director of a Corporation Knowingly Releases a Dangerous Drug

Multiple Choice

A director of a corporation knowingly releases a dangerous drug that will kill 10 percent of those who take the medication. He was concerned when the drug was being developed so he told the head of medical testing not to let him know if the drug had any adverse side effects. Since he was not told of the side effects, he felt he could not be required to report them to the FDA. Which of the following is true of his liability?

A) He cannot be held responsible because the corporation released the drug.
B) He cannot be held responsible because he was unaware of the dangers of the drug.
C) He can be held responsible for his own torts and crimes and for the crimes of other employees whom they have failed to adequately supervise.
D) He cannot be held responsible if the board of directors approved the release of the drug.
E) He cannot be held responsible because the illegal actions of hiding the drug's side effects were done by a subordinate.