One of the employees at Seyall Industries was continually harassing coworkers. Those coworkers feel that Seyall Industries should have learned more about that individual's background before the employee was hired. They have brought a(n) __________ lawsuit against the company.

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The coworkers' lawsuit alleging that Seyall Industries should have conducted a more thorough background check before hiring the individual who engaged in harassment suggests that they are claiming negligent hiring. This type of claim asserts that an employer failed to use reasonable care in vetting an employee's background before hiring them, and as a result, the employer can be held liable for harm caused by that employee's misconduct.

One of the Employees at Seyall Industries Was Continually Harassing