Edward is an employee of Huge Corporation who works in one of the company's stores.One day Edward sees one of his ex-girlfriends,who jilted him,in the store.He is still mad at her for this,so he goes over and slugs her in the face.She sues Edward and Huge Corporation.If the state applies the motivation test,which of the following is true?

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The motivation test measures whether the employee's act was within the scope of employment or was motivated, at least in part, by a desire to serve the employer. Edward's assault on his ex-girlfriend was not within the scope of his employment and was not motivated by a desire to serve Huge Corporation. Therefore, Edward would be solely liable for the tort, and not Huge Corporation.

Edward Is an Employee of Huge Corporation Who Works in One