Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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Vicarious liability holds an employer responsible for the tortious actions of an employee committed within the scope of employment. This supports tort law's compensation and deterrence functions by providing an incentive for employers to ensure that their employees act within the boundaries of the law. A is incorrect because an employer can be held liable for the torts committed by an employee within the scope of employment. C is incorrect because the duty to mitigate requires the plaintiff to take reasonable steps to minimize the losses caused by the tortfeasor's wrongful act, but not every possible means. D is incorrect because injunctions can be granted to prevent future harm, regardless of whether the plaintiff suffered a loss. E is incorrect because there is no set limit on the amount of punitive damages that can be awarded in a tort case, although they must be proportional to the actual damages suffered by the plaintiff.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE