An employer may be sued directly by the victim of an employee's violent act on the basis of

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Negligence in hiring refers to the failure of the employer to properly screen or investigate the background of an employee before hiring them. If an employer hires an employee with a history of violence or criminal activity and that employee subsequently commits a violent act against someone, the employer may be held liable for negligent hiring.

An Employer May Be Sued Directly by the Victim of an Employee's