A plaintiff attempting to hold a company liable for violations of law by it employee even if a manager told the employee not to violate the law would sue under the theory of ______________.

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Vicarious liability refers to holding a company responsible for the actions of its employees, even if the employee acted against the company's policies or was specifically told not to break the law by a manager. This doctrine is based on the idea that the company is in a position of power and control over its employees and has a responsibility to ensure their actions are lawful.

A Plaintiff Attempting to Hold a Company Liable for Violations