Ellen is an employee for Good Eats Restaurant.When serving a the chicken a la king he ordered,she accidentally spills some of the sauce on Henry's designer suit.Henry claims that his $1,200 business suit is ruined.The legal liability here can best be described as:

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Both the restaurant and Ellen are liable to Henry for the damage caused to his suit. As an employee of the restaurant, Ellen was acting within the scope of her employment when the accident occurred, and the restaurant can be held vicariously liable for her actions. However, Ellen may also be found personally liable for the damage, depending on the specifics of the situation. The fact that the incident was accidental does not necessarily absolve either party of liability.

Ellen Is an Employee for Good Eats Restaurant