Assume Tom hires Mike as an independent contractor "security guard" for his apartment complex,but does not perform a background search,which would have revealed Mike's past "sexual predator" convictions.If Mike attacks Kathy,a tenant,Tom would not be liable,since Mike is an independent contractor.

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Tom could still be held liable for negligence in hiring Mike as a security guard without performing a proper background check that would have revealed his past convictions as a sexual predator.

Assume Tom Hires Mike as an Independent Contractor "Security Guard