Mark Jones is receiving traction in the physical therapy department at Happy Hospital. The therapist sets the traction unit at a level higher than ordered, and Mark is injured. The hospital is liable for the negligent act under the doctrine of

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Respondeat superior is a legal doctrine holding an employer or principal legally responsible for the wrongful acts of an employee or agent, if such acts occur within the scope of the employment or agency. In this case, since the therapist was acting in the capacity of their employment when the injury occurred, the hospital can be held liable under this doctrine.

Mark Jones Is Receiving Traction in the Physical Therapy Department