Sam is a sales representative for the INC Corporation.Sam has a terrible driving record and has had his driver's license revoked,but nevertheless he continues to drive the company car for his job.One day he drives too fast for conditions,goes through a red light,and strikes a pedestrian.The accident happened despite the fact Sam's supervisor at INC had repeatedly reprimanded him and advised him to drive more cautiously.INC has:
A) no liability,because they did not authorize Sam to drive carelessly.
B) no liability,because Sam's actions were not a tort.
C) liability even though it did not authorize Sam to drive carelessly,because it employed an improper person as its agent.
D) no liability,because it has adequately supervised Sam as its agent.

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INC can be held liable for the actions of its employee, even if it did not authorize or condone their behavior. Sam's reckless driving and the resulting accident occurred while he was acting in the scope of his employment with INC. Additionally, INC could be found to have employed an improper agent if they knew or should have known about Sam's poor driving record and continued to allow him to drive the company car.

Sam Is a Sales Representative for the INC Corporation