Delorian Hires Tiffany as an Independent Contractor to Perform Some

Delorian hires Tiffany as an independent contractor to perform some restoration work. Delorian indicates that if Tiffany will use poisonous lead paint on the walls, she will pay her double for the job. Would Delorian be liable for a tort?

A) No, because Tiffany is not an employee and should have known better.
B) No, because companies are not liable for acts of an independent contractor.
C) No, because the independent contractor did not have to obey the company.
D) Yes, because Delorian directed Tiffany to commit the tort.
E) Yes, because the company should have known the independent contract would do what it asked.