Anna hires Jack to paint her house. He supplies his equipment and buys the paint for which he will be paid by Anna. One day while Jack is painting Anna invites Tom for lunch. As Tom is walking into the house Jack accidentally drops a can of paint on his head. With respect to agency law, is Anna liable for the harms Jack causes Tom?
A) yes, because Jack is a servant
B) yes, because Jack is a master
C) yes, because Jack is an employee
D) no, because respondeat superior applies
E) no, because Jack is an independent contractor
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