Eduardo's Pizzas,Inc.hired Bill to make home deliveries.During one delivery,bill found Martina home alone and attacked her.May Eduardo be held liable?
A) Yes, for negligent hiring provided it failed to check Bill's references and criminal records and to contact his former employers to see if there had been any past problems with his behavior.
B) Yes, but only if Bill had demonstrated threatening behavior since Eduardo hired him.
C) No, as employers may not be held liable for their employees' criminal conduct.
D) Yes, for strict liability to any harm its employees cause while acting in the scope of their employment.
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