Minksine Corporation employs Sandy as its marketing manager. Sandy is driving her sedan to attend a meeting with a client on behalf of her employer. On her way to the meeting, Sandy is involved in an automobile accident that is caused by her negligence. Several people are seriously injured in the accident. Which of the following is true of this case?

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Minksine Corporation can be held liable for the injuries caused by Sandy as she was acting within the scope of her employment at the time of the accident. This is known as the doctrine of respondeat superior, which makes an employer responsible for the actions of its employees during the course of their employment. Sandy may also be held personally liable for any damages that exceed the limits of Minksine Corporation's insurance policy.

Minksine Corporation Employs Sandy as Its Marketing Manager