Employers are liable for the negligence of independent contractors hired to carry out activities involving extraordinary risks even if those risks are not recognizable in advance.

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Employers are generally not liable for the negligence of independent contractors because the control over how the work is performed is not in the hands of the employer. Liability exceptions exist for inherently dangerous activities, but these typically involve risks that are recognizable in advance.

Employers Are Liable for the Negligence of Independent Contractors Hired