Russ Belmont is a staff accountant at a bank in the downtown Phoenix area.Belmont is sent to various branches throughout the state to do audits and has an accident while en route to one of the audits.Which of the following statements is true?

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The bank will likely be liable for any injuries to third parties because Belmont was performing duties within the scope of his employment when the accident occurred. This falls under the legal doctrine of "respondeat superior," where an employer is responsible for the actions of employees performed within the course of their employment.

Russ Belmont Is a Staff Accountant at a Bank in the Downtown