Metro Hospital, Inc., employs New Collection Company as an agent for the collection of Metro's unpaid accounts. While garnishing O'Shea's wages, New Collection misstates the amount and collects too much. O'Shea can recover from

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Metro Hospital, Inc., employs New Collection Company as an agent for the collection of Metro's unpaid accounts. While garnishing O'Shea's wages, New Collection misstates the amount and collects too much. O'Shea can recover from​

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O'Shea can recover from either Metro or New Collection because New Collection is acting as an agent for Metro Hospital. As a principal, Metro is liable for the actions of its agents performed within the scope of their agency.