Cameron,editor of the local newspaper,assigned to Jim the writing of a story about pollution of a nearby stream.Although Jim used reasonable care in gathering and checking his information,unknown to Jim,the story contained a defamatory statement about Maureen.Maureen reads the story and sues Jim for libel.Cameron,who read and published the story

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Cameron, as the editor and representative of the newspaper, is responsible for the content published by the newspaper. Since Jim used reasonable care in gathering and checking his information, he performed his duties properly, and thus Cameron must indemnify Jim for any claims arising from the publication.

Cameron,editor of the Local Newspaper,assigned to Jim the Writing of a Story