John is employed by a large private company that manufactures top-quality bicycles.John's duties are to test the bicycles after they have been assembled.During one such test the brakes on the bicycle being tested fail,causing John to lose control and scrape the side of George's brand new car.In this case,George can sue
A)the company only.
B)both John and the company.
C)John,the company,and the employee who assembled the bike John was testing.
D)John only.
E)John,the company,and the employee who made the brakes on the bicycle being tested.

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John was carrying out his duties in the course of his employment with the company. Therefore, the company may be held liable for the damages caused by John's negligent act during the course of his employment. However, John also bears some level of responsibility for the damages, and hence George can sue both John and the company.

John Is Employed by a Large Private Company That Manufactures