Leanne began to feel overwhelmed with her job at the counseling center.In addition to her regular duties,she was responsible for supervising all trainees.To manage her time,she spent a disproportionate amount of time with certain trainees and neglected others,assuming they had the skills to fend for themselves.If a client of one of her neglected trainees decided to file a lawsuit,it is likely that Leanne would bear:
A) breach of confidentiality.
B) breach of informed consent.
C) no liability because her employer would be held responsible.
D) vicarious and direct liability.

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Leanne's neglect of certain trainees, leading to potential harm to a client, could result in her bearing vicarious liability (for the actions of her trainees) and direct liability (for her own negligence in supervising adequately).

Leanne Began to Feel Overwhelmed with Her Job at the Counseling