Ethical Perspective 3

Ethical Perspective 3.1 discussed the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Bazley v.Curry.Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A) The court's decision focused on the concept of liability insurance.
B) The court held that an insurance company may deny coverage if an insured party committed a tort that also amounted to a deliberate and criminal act.
C) The court held that an employer may be held vicariously liable for the torts of an independent contractor.
D) The court held that an employer may be held vicariously liable for an employee's tort even if that employee committed a tort by doing something that the employer did not want the employee to do,but the employees actions were closely connected acts to the employee's duties and the employer's operations significantly increased the risk of wrongdoing.
E) The court held that an employer will be held vicariously liable for an employee's tort only if the employee committed a tort by doing something that the employer had directed the employee to do.