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Carlos has been sued for the tort of negligence while working at SKS Logistics.He failed to inspect his truck and missed seeing a failure in the brake line that caused him to get in an accident.Which of the following is true?


A) SKS is not vicariously liable if it has liability insurance.
B) The plaintiffs can sue SKS only if SKS specifically told Carlos not to check the brakes.
C) SKS bears all of the risk and Carlos cannot be sued for acts performed on the job.
D) Depending upon how SKS trained Carlos, it may be both vicariously liable and personally liable.
E) Because of the need to hold companies responsible, the law prohibits SKS from acquiring liability insurance in connection with the risk of vicarious liability.

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